As the winds grew heavier and the snow started to fall, Southend United Ladies were about to kick off a league fixture against Witham Town.
High wind snow blizards started to take their toll as the skies turned dark and visibility poor.
Despsite having to battle Witham Town and the weather, the ladies fell to a 5 - 0 defeat.
An excellent performance was put in by each and every player and they took many positives from the game.
Fixture: Witham Town Ladies FC v Southend United Ladies FC
Date: Sunday 1st February 2009
Competition: Essex County Womens Football League Alliance Division 2
Venue: Spa Road, Witham
Final Score: Witham Town 5 - Southend United 0