LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING FC V SHEFFIELD FC
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CHLOE YOUNG
CAPTAIN Last Sunday was a rollercoaster of emotions, it’s difficult to put into words how proud of our team I was and continue to be. A pre season of hard work, late nights and attention to detail was all preparation for that moment. There was nerves and excitement from the players, we knew we’d been given the tools to go out and perform, On reflection, we played well, stuck to our principles and you could see things we’d been practicing at training shining through. Unfortunately, we just didn’t take our chances and had to settle for a point. The manner in which we came back, after going 1-0 and then 2-1 down despite it
being against the run of play says a lot about the character and attitude of this team. Last week was about controlling our emotions, fighting for each other and putting on a performance to make Ria proud and I think we did that. This week is another great opportunity for us to challenge ourselves again and match that level of performance. Thank you to those who continue to support us week in, week out, it makes a huge difference!!
SHEFFIELD PREVIEW It was great to kick off Lightning’s FAWNL campaign last weekend with an entertaining first game of the season. I was incredibly proud of the team’s dominating performance against Hull, although disappointing not to get the 3 points deserved, Ella Powell’s last minute equaliser was emphatically celebrated by the players, staff and 140 in the stands! After another good week in training, we will be looking to replicate Sunday’s performance with a more clinical edge in the box. We are confident that the fixture v Sheffield, albeit a tough one, will be Lightning’s first 3 points. by Issy Martin
