It was a scorching Saturday in tropical Sidcup and all was abuzz in the BEs camp, with pre match chatter ranging from school lessons, career plans and HRT.
Once the whistle was blown, the team moved up the pitch as one well-rehearsed unit, passing, sprinting, supporting and confidently scoring, Orla with two perfect goals and one by Gina.
BEs attacked relentlessly, despite the burning sun, thirst and rising bile. BAs changed gear in the second half and tried to smother key players but BEs counteracted by spreading play to the wings, digging into dehydrating reserves and supporting each other with Isobel, Leah, Anna and Orla linking perfectly in attack on the right and Onali, Eliza, Gina and Orla on the left, all fed by amazing fitness and grit by Ciara, Abi, Ali, Nuli and Sue.
Player of the Match went to Orla for her persistence and determination throughout the match. Wally of the Match gently went to Sandy for slow mo falling over kit bag.