First League Match! Second Win!

The second match played against Millwall Venus and the Ninjas second win in style!

The match was fast paced, exciting and undeniably eventful; whether it was the constant ignorance of the knock on's repeatedly performed by both sides or the excited break away's and marathon runs. A clear improvement was the movement of the ball along the pitches width, almost like 'champagne rugby', alongside some amazing off-loads.

The first 20 minutes saw a great improvement from our ladies side (in comparison to their previous match), although fatigue sure did kick in! Fielding a team of 15, with 2 subs, the Ninja's were pouncing their way around the pitch with a fierce, yet respectful, attitude.

The first try was scored by Kany Afilaka within the first 5 minutes for the Ninja's, and then with some hard work, they just kept rolling in. Some great tries were scored by: Marika Hesketh (although it took her awhile to realize she was over the try line)assisted by Alice Thompson, Lucinda Thomas (2) assisted by Kany Afi and Aoife Farrell, Nina Edwards with an amazing steal and break away run, Daisy Wren-Reynolds who side stepped herself under the post and of course Aoife Farrell because she really is just that awesome (not in any particular order may I add). Let's not forget the conversions scored by Samantha Leetch and that beautiful boot of hers!

Millwall Venus scored two pretty awe inspiring goals, but spent a lot of their time trying their best to bulldoze the Ninja's defence (we just weren't having it!).

Subs were made at half time with Millie and Priscilla Igwe replacing the second row Veronica Igwe and Alice . With 10 minutes left of the game Alice came back on and replaced Victoria Hannah who was playing a brilliant and fearless first match.

Back of the match: Lucinda Thomas
Forward of the match: Alice Thompson
Man of the match: Idil Abdi
Dick of the day: Veronica Igwe (for tackling her own player!!)