After a rather eventful drive through some heavy fog, we arrived in beautiful, sunny Stamford ready to take on Bourne Deeping.

The game started with some excellent breakaways and close chances on goal from us. However, Bourne Deeping were hungry for a win and soon began putting enormous pressure on our defence. Louisa, Tara, Libby and Jess P worked tirelessly at the back, standing firm against some absolutely enormous swings and terrifying tomahawks. An incredible defensive effort against relentless attacking pressure!

Our screens El, Hannah and Jess Kitt were working tirelessly up and down the pitch, linking play, transferring the ball and keeping us moving. Meanwhile, our inners Katie, Gemma, Hattie and Lou were putting all those hours of training into practice, protecting the middle and pressing hard in the opposition’s 16s. Katie and Gemma also showed off their wing skills, confidently taking on and beating defenders.

Up front, our forwards Emily, Jas and Kendra were running, stretching the pitch and making Bourne Deeping work hard, with some fantastic shots on goal. Unfortunately, their goalkeeper seemed determined to keep everything out… at least in the first half!

Somewhere amongst all this action, Bourne Deeping managed to sneak in a goal from a rather complicated-looking short corner routine, sending us into half-time 1-0 down.

But there was one very important person cheering us on from the bench, Tina! Not only had she travelled all the way to Stamford injured and unable to play, but it was also HER BIRTHDAY! Despite this, she meticulously ran the substitutions and provided some very wise words during our half-time team chat.

With renewed determination, we headed back out for the second half ready. Jasmine scored a cracking goal to bring us level, sending us into absolute elation. Sadly, Bourne Deeping responded with an impressive drag flick from another short corner, putting them back in front.

Frustrated but undeterred, we continued battling right to the very end… with just one minute remaining, our frontline won a short corner after a foot in the D. The first attempt was saved by another opposition foot, giving us a second chance with just FIVE SECONDS on the clock.

A beautifully slipped ball to Gemma at the top of the D… a straight strike… AND IT WAS IN!!! (Instant POM)

GOOOOOAL!!! 2-2!!!

Absolute scenes. Elation. Tears of joy!

After three incredibly tough weeks of losses, finally a point on the board! And what a way to earn it. A phenomenal team effort and incredible determination. 

A huge well done to every single player and a very special birthday shout-out to Tina for amazing support for the team and even bringing her own birthday lemon drizzle cake.