Lewes 5's exploded onto the pitch with an electrifying start, seizing the lead in just the first five minutes! Bea sliced through the defence with a masterful assist to Julia, who didn't hesitate to slam it home. This early triumph ignited a blazing synergy within the team. Steph, Bella, Anna, and Sophie orchestrated brilliant plays, creating a whirlwind of opportunities that left the opposition scrambling.
Julia wasn't done making waves. She tore down the field with a relentless drive, launching a powerful shot that the keeper barely deflected. But Anna was right there, pouncing on the rebound to hammer it into the net, catapulting Lewes to a 0-2 lead. The crowd could feel the energy surging—Lewes was unstoppable!
The action intensified as Anna's tireless efforts paid off again. She threaded a sharp pass to Julia, whose initial shot was blocked by the keeper. In a heartbeat, Julia fired off another shot—blocked again! But Bea was on fire, seizing the rebound and deftly flicking it into the goal with a slick push. The scoreboard flashed 0-3, and Lewes fans roared with excitement.
The drama peaked with a tense short corner. Blocked once, but awarded again, the pressure was immense. Isobel stood tall in goal, delivering a heart-stopping triple wave of blocks amidst a fierce sea of yellow. Her unwavering confidence and stellar goalkeeping left everyone in awe!
Halftime: Lewes dominating at 0-3.
But the battle was far from over. In the second half, BH stormed back with renewed vigour, but they couldn't penetrate the iron-clad defence, brilliantly anchored by Heidi. Lewes showcased mesmerizing passing sequences, slicing through the opposition and nearly adding to their lead. BH's goalkeeper pulled off some impressive saves, keeping them in the fight. A tense moment arose when Lewes conceded a goal in the last 10 minutes—controversially allowed despite what looked like a clear foot foul! But even that couldn't dim the team's dazzling performance.
Final Score: A thrilling 1-3 victory for Lewes!
Player of the Match: Orla, whose extraordinary performance lit up the field and inspired everyone around her.
In the second half, BH came back stronger but was held back by the team and a great performance from Heidi, who anchored the defense. There were some beautiful passing sequences, but the team was unfortunate to concede a goal in the last 10 minutes, leading to a final score of 1-3.
Full-time score: 1-3.
Player of the Match: Orla.