Lakehill 0 Storm 5

Congratulations ladies! That was an excellent team performance in some pretty miserable weather. We did many of those things that you need to do to win games - first to the ball, playing the way you're facing and keeping your play simple. When we had the ball I thought some of our approach play was excellent - especially from wide positions where Chloe, Brooke G, Olivia and Krsitina showed some great dribbling and imagination. I think each of our goals came from balls played into the penalty area from wide areas where we were either first to react to the ball or we got away great shots when the ball was only half-cleared. As I recall events Chloe's, Olivia's first and both of Paige's goals came from this situation. It really was a pleasure to watch.

I also thought we defended well. When Lakehill did manage to get the ball through our midfield, I thought our centre-backs and fullbacks dealt with everything very comfortably. Lily, Leah, Holly and Annabel all had especially good games, showing great composure and reading of the game. And in goal both Emma and Marissa's positioning, handling, distribution and confidence was excellent. I'm just as happy we came away with a clean sheet - also a first for this season.

We have four games this weekend in the Lakehill Tourney and our first - noon on Saturday vs. Gordon Head - is a league game. If we show the same energy, enthusiasm and dedication to keeping our play simple then I think we should do fine.

Check the blog for updates on our other three games this coming weekend.