Rossington came into the game today full of confidence and ready after a complete shift in mindset from previous games.

The first half started with chances a premium for both sides. Main's keeper Ysabel Love pulled off two fantastic low saves with her feet to stop the Airmyn from taking the lead. Shortly after up the other end Main’s Katie Jack had a great chance to score with a tiny flick under the keeper but it falling just short of enough power to get over the line.

Sarah Black found herself setting up a free kick from 30 yards and struck it well but didn’t trouble the Airmyn woman between the sticks enough as a result, both teams went into half time goalless.

A fast paced second half awaited both teams with the game opening up. Chances at both end saw Airmyn blaze a shot over the bar then Main’s Sev took on the Airmyn defence and delivered a fantastic cross but with no player connected.

The game started to get tough with big tackles all over the pitch. Then in the 82 minute Airmyn were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box after Rossington's captain Steph Prescott hacked down the Airmyn lady. Up stepped Airmyn's number seven who dispatched the set piece into the top left corner. Worryingly for Main, keeper Ysabel went down injured as a result of diving for the free kick, she was unfortunately stretchered off the field of play.

Main kicked off and went searching for an equaliser however, Airmyn was then awarded a penalty with two minutes to go after the visitors found themselves through on goal only for Main's substitute keeper to wipe her out. Airmyn's number nine converted the penalty into the bottom corner. The full time whistle came soon after and despite the defeat, Main held their heads high after a valiant and much improved performance.

Rossington Main women's team manager Andrew Cunningham said: "We are so proud of the ladies today. The level of performance was fantastic and the improvements from our last games are something to be very proud of."

"A massive crowd of 206 is brilliant to see again. This team is on the right path to success and myself and my coaching team are unbelievably proud of all the players and everyone at the club. Up The Main!"

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