The CMK Stratford Prem Women faced New Plymouth Old Boys (NPOB) Black in New Plymouth this week.
With nothing to lose, Stratford came out revving and were the first to score with Lara Williams intercepting an NPOB attacking hit.
NPOB didn't like that on their home turf, and came back with a few goals of their own. Stratford made the most of their attacking opportunities however, and soon racked up another with a deflection by Lara Williams off a crash ball.
The second quarter went scoreless with Stratford defending well. Stratford brought another level to the fourth quarter, typically their weakest, and managed to punch another two goals.
Kylee Perrett snuck one over the line amongst congestion, and an unscripted attacking PC option came off successfully for Alana-Ann Sharp. Final score 6-4 to NPOB. A big shift from Stratford, finishing the game dignified in comparison to the opposition. Patience and composure resulted in the team's work-ons finally materialising.