Even Though the gloomy overcast weather should have been perfect for Mellor, the team found themselves 1-0 down after less than 40 seconds of play. A tough match had begun and both teams were fighting hard and searching patiently for attacking opportunities. Miranda was on fine form and enabled Mellor to keep even with a great pass. Emily K. also charged the opposition with great effect, not just now but all throughout the game. The matched continued to bounce between both ends with Aimee the keeper literally saving Mellor from a score gap, and Emily K. putting us briefly 2-1 in the lead with a well-deserved goal.

The battle raged on with quality play, which also included a slightly debated Stockport no-goal, followed by some great attacking putting Mellor ahead again, forcing a Time-Out. Stockport came back out fighting and dominated the play until half time ending up 4-3 ahead. The team had work to do!

Amy Ram threw in a great equalizer to cheer the team up. Aimee was on fire catching some shots and deftly fending off others, allowing the goals from Miranda and Amy Ram. to take Mellor into a strong leading position. Whilst the saves just kept on coming, Aoife seemed to be everywhere, defending, attacking and scoring.

As Aimee continued to save nearly anything thrown her way – which was rather a lot it seemed to me - the whole of the Mellor team seemed to make the best of all their opportunities and soar into a 9-5 lead (I lost count of who scored what!). With only a few minutes left in the match, what could possibly go wrong?....Well a rapid comeback by Stockport was started, with them swiftly coming back to 9-7, but on this day – Mellor had the weapons, the determination and the team spirit to stave off defeat. This was a close, entertaining grudge match with a fine result. Well played Mellor!