This was the win the U14's had been looking for for many weeks. The head coach (Adrian Brawn) changed things around at the start of the game, playing 4-2-3-1. The initial plan was to frustrate MK Dons and defend very tight as a unit. This was achieved with some amazing performances and a big effort from all of the girls. The first period of the game ended 0-0 and MK Dons looked rattled as they couldn't find a way through.

In the 2nd third, a period where the girls have normally switched off, we came out strong and put in a great performance again closing down options and cutting out passes but unfortunately went 1-0 down just before the end of the period due to a lapse of concentration around the box.

During the break Adrian gave a motivating speech and sent the girls back out, they were fired up and suddenly swung the game back in their favour with a well taken goal from Emily. With this MK Dons looked edgy at the back and Northampton used this to their advantage and peppered the goal with shots from every angle. From good build up play by the Cobblers, Emily found herself one on one with the keeper and got a lucky rebound off the keeper to send the ball past the MK Dons goalie for Emily to slot home the winner and score her second of the game. With the last 5 minutes remaining Northampton found themselves under lots of pressure from MK Dons. However, the Cobblers held out for a well deserved and long due 2-1 victory. Lets hope this gives the Cobblers the confidence and for our girls to build on this performance.