After a false start with the refs debating how many players should be on the pitch, the game began properly but Mellor were slow out of the blocks and had little possession.

Oxton looked organised, in control and scored regularly from settled attacks. Rare Mellor counters petered out with no shot on goal or hurried snatched chances which were going wide or being saved.

The first half ended 4-1 to Oxton.

The second half started more brightly as Emily K started to dominate the draw and the scoring was more even. With 10 minutes to go, Mellor trailed 7-4. However, crucially, the team visibly started to believe that they could turn things around. Checks were crisper, groundballs were harried and passes started to stick. The pendulum of momentum was now draped in red and white. Mellor were dominant and the goals started to flow.

7-5 became 7-6 and nerves started to jangle for Mellor supporters as time ticked on. Mellor U15 girls however were unfazed, totally in the groove and were scoring quickly with every possession. Matty, Annabelle, Aimee, Harley and Emily finding the back of the net. Once Mellor took the lead, Oxton seemed deflated and Mellor ruthlessly carried on scoring until the final whistle to complete an unbelievable comeback.