Long Eaton nearly found themselves 3-0 down early on in the second half but a worldie of a save from Merle Schmid off Emily Brett’s effort on the 52nd minute. They say a moment in a game can change everything and this must of woke up Long Eaton. It was nearly 2-1 on the hour mark but the Loughborough Foxes, Amy Burle pulled off a great save to keep the score at 2-0. But from the resulting corner a quick one taken found Millie Fugler who tried to whip in a quick cross but it struck the defenders arm and a penalty was given. Nikki Emery stepped up to take it as learning very quickly she loves to find the back of the net as she struck it hard and low to make it 2-1 with the game on, on the 62nd minute. Long Eaton were now on top in the game as they looked and pushed to make it all square.

But it was nearly Loughborough Foxes who extended the lead with Merle Schmid making another good save down low. And it was maybe the press of Long Eaton that saw them get caught out for a penalty as Loughborough Foxes got in over the top and Merle Schmid brought down the player in the area making the referee point to the spot. Emily Brett made no mistake as Loughborough Foxes reclaimed a 2 goal lead with the score at 3-1 on the 79th minute. But Long Eaton was up for the game still and didn’t let their heads drop as they chased the final 10 minutes.

On the 80th minute Tara Kirk connected with the corner and a goal area panic saw the ball strike players but the ball had crossed the line to make it 3-2 with the final 10 minutes to play, The linesman gave it and from our position behind the goal it looked like it had gone in but Amy Burle didn’t agree. But the corner came from a great save by Amy Burle as well as the Long Eaton pressure continued. And the comeback was on when Nikki Emery 4 minutes later as she struck her effort really well giving the keeper no chance, making it 3-3 with 5 minutes to play.

The game played out to a 3-3 draw with both teams leaving it all on the pitch, with a few niggles and arguments along the way it wasn’t helped by some lack refereeing at times but that seems to be football these days. Both teams made sure that it was a great game to watch. John Bennett will no doubt be so proud of the effort and performance in the second half and to walk away with the draw. Nikki Emery & Jordan Atkin both were fantastic throughout the game but it was a real team effort. Long Eaton next play their final pre-preseason game against West Brom at Grange Park on May 23rd, as it stands at the moment no fans can attend but hopefully with the news that comes on May 16/17th, people can attend the final game before the break.