The L1s were on (very bouncy) home turf for the second week running this Saturday. The team were less nervous compared to previous weeks, and ready for a very physical game ahead.

After an always-rousing speech from Captain Kimmy and a swift warm up, we set out all guns ablaze. Pelicans had also been promoted from the league below, in third place, so we filled ourselves with confidence and started strong. Heather scored her first goal of the season within about eighty-seven seconds of pushback - a clean strike to the top of the backboard.

This quick goal gave us an extra boost and everyone put Dave's dream 'short, sharp passes' into play. Defenders, midfielders and forwards alike created one-twos around the oppo up the pitch, as if they were performing a quickstep on Strictly.

However, their forwards were strong and quick, but as always we could rely on George, Sheen and Robs Mc to clean up and clear away at the back.

We had a number of dodgy short corners, until Flix managed to bury a great sweep at left slip off a rebound, into the bottom left corner.

As we broke for half time, we knew that two-nil could easily be turned over so had to keep working hard.

The second half was a bit of a blur as we were all tired from the level of intensity and the sun, but the following happened:

• Loops saved an amazing goal mid-dive with only her stick.

• Robs Muzza managed to lose her shoe…(your guess is as good as mine).

• Newbie Maddy did lots of running.

• George brought back, 'Oh George!' after completely missing the ball.

• Amalia had a number of great runs into the D.

• Kim stopped at least three goals running one on defensive shorts.

• I (Alice) didn't manage to keep up my 'score in every match' run of victory, due to being jinxed by Jan's pre-match weekend email.

• At least four fights were nearly started (*Editor's note* - by the author herself).

But, we won two-nil and secured our place at the top of the league for another consecutive week - go team!