Newcastle Universty 3 hosted Driffield 1 at Longbenton Sports Ground for an exciting encounter that saw the home side edge out a 3-2 victory in a fiercely contested match.

The game began with both teams looking to assert themselves, but it was Newcastle who struck first, taking a 1-0 lead early on. However, Driffield quickly responded, with Rebecca Lindsay finding the equalizer, leveling the score at 1-1.

Newcastle regained the lead before the break, scoring again to make it 2-1, taking the advantage into halftime. The second half saw both teams battling hard for dominance, with Driffield pressing to find another equalizer and Newcastle defending resolutely.

Newcastle managed to extend their lead to 3-1, looking to secure the points as the game neared its end. But Driffield wasn't done yet. In the final minute of the match, Vicky Scott unleashed a superb sweep from a short corner that gave Driffield a glimmer of hope, pulling the score back to 3-2.

Despite a last-minute surge from Driffield, Newcastle held firm to claim the win, securing all three points in a thrilling match. Both teams played with determination, and the result reflected a hard-fought battle between two well-matched sides.

Girly went to Pip Lucas for her dominant display in midfield and attack. Her work rate and skill in driving forward created several key opportunities for Driffield.