After a two-week hiatus from competitive action, Rushall Ladies returned to the field with unwavering energy and focus in a compelling encounter against Burton. The opening minutes saw the home side immediately on the front foot, delivering two quick goals that set the tone for the match.
The first goal was a moment of brilliance from Gemma, who struck from distance with precision, beating the Burton goalkeeper emphatically. The assist came from Captain Leanne, whose composed play and intelligent distribution created the opportunity. Leanne was again pivotal in the second goal, delivering an excellent corner into the box that Georgia converted with confidence.
Despite a few spells of disjointed play, Rushall remained dominant. Their pressing game continued to create chances, leading to two more goals before the interval. Emily added her name to the scoresheet after a well-placed pass from G allowed her to drift wide and unleash a superb strike into the top-left corner. Georgia then secured her second of the evening, taking advantage of a defensive error and finishing decisively after another assist from the ever-influential Leanne.
In the second half, Rushall introduced tactical changes and rotations across the pitch, which gave Burton room to regroup. The visitors responded effectively, capitalising on a couple of errors between the posts to score twice, narrowing the margin to 4–2. With momentum building, Burton managed to squeeze in a third goal through a crowded penalty area, tightening the match to 4–3.
Rushall responded with composure. Bec played a crisp ball out from defence into Gemma’s feet, who then launched a long-range effort from midfield. Her strike ricocheted off the net, reinstating control and extending the lead to 5–3.
The final goal of the match came from Brooke, showcasing courage and determination despite playing through illness. After weaving past three defenders along the wing, she struck a perfectly angled shot into the net before being promptly substituted to recover.
Overall, it was a hard-fought and intense game. While Rushall endured moments of pressure and occasional lapses in possession, they never truly looked at risk of defeat. It was another strong performance and a testament to the team’s depth, resilience, and attacking prowess.
