EMMA Thompson secures vital three points for the Saints with a brace at the St. Mary’s Stadium.
The last time both of the teams played, Southampton won 4-1 away at the Dripping Pan.
The Saints were dominant since the start of the match, with an absolute possession and shots on target, amazing play by Lucia Kendall, who finds Ella Morris, and finally tees up for Emma Thompson to open the score and her first goal for the Saints.
The second goal came from a corner, Lewes failed to clear the corner, and Emma Thompson, who doesn’t doubt, hit the net and scores her brace.
An early substitution for the Saints as Megan Collet, was forced off, due to an injury, Megan Wynne on.
The crossbar accompanied, the sound of the loud home and aways supporters, the Saints missed many chances, that hit the bar, in the first half.
A beautiful play from Hollie Olding, left the Saints with an uncomfortable defence, and Grace Rigglar took advantage, and scored the first one for the Rooks.
Eight minutes were added, and both teams wanted to score a goal at the last minute, Lewes missed a crucial chance to equalise the game.
Second half, and the Saints start with the possession on the ball, an early shot from Ella Morris, that hits the crossbar.
Southampton, with an absolute dominance of the game, and Kayla Rendell’s saves the second half with an astonishing performance.
In the 83th minute, a battled matched between both teams, Saints have the lead but Lewes wanted the equaliser, the intesity rised at the St Mary’s Stadium.
The Saints, secured the three points at home, and remained in the third position of the Barclays Women’s Championship, giving small hopes for their promotion.
Player of the match: Emma Thompson
Match attendance: 1,853
