Finchfield 1's were back at home facing tough opposition from Newport 1's who were currently sitting at the top of the table with them. Finches wanted to retain their unbeaten streak and continue their quest for promotion.

Newport came out strong from the outset coupled with Amelia getting an early green for not being 5?

However, a break from the back with fast movement from Vic on the ball saw it slotted across to Carol at the top of the D who skillfully sent it past the diving keeper into the back of the goal to make it 1 nil. This was followed by a series of short corners that Finches were unlucky not to convert.
The visitors quickly responded to the Finchfield attack scoring an equaliser at the other end seeing it into 1-1 at half time.

The second half was an evenly contested affair, with both sides creating chances. Solid defending at the back saw two of Newports goal scoring opportunities saved off the line by Holly.

Great runs continued down the line but unfortunately some of the link up play was quickly intercepted by Newport who continued to press for another goal.
Finchfield held strong to the end with almost a last minute winner from shots from Vic and Lexi but the score remained the same finishing 1-1.

Honourable mentions to Jennah on her first 1's game who listened and adapted well on the pitch, Jess H for her return following injury, to Donna pitchside for her incessant shouting, swearing and encouragement and to Abbey for making a very welcomed guest appearance!?

? MOTM, coaches POM and DOTD to follow.

Plenty of positives to take from a battling performance and Finches were ultimately unlucky not to take the full 3 points from the match. Onwards and upwards and wishing a speedy recovery to Captain Louisa?