England Women Dominate Finland in European Lacrosse Championship Opener

England Women made a stellar start to their European Lacrosse Championship campaign by trouncing Finland 26-1 in their opening match. The defending champions displayed an exceptional team effort, with four players securing hat-tricks and a total of thirteen different players finding the back of the net.

Milly Home set the tone early on, notching two quick goals, including a sensational behind-the-back shot, within the first two minutes of the game. Home completed her hat-trick alongside Lucy Devine, Anna Neville, and Sofia Wise, who all scored their first senior major tournament goals during a dominant first quarter that saw England surge ahead with a 9-0 lead.

Although Finland managed to grab their solitary goal in the second quarter, England’s relentless performance kept them in control as they added four more goals in the second period and five in the third to establish a commanding 18-1 advantage. Newcomer Jordan Carr marked her debut with a goal amidst a flurry of scores from seven different players, highlighting the depth of England’s squad.

As the game progressed, Finland’s defense began to flag, allowing England to capitalize on their tactical play. The final quarter saw England execute precise passes to find their teammates, with five of the last eight goals being assisted, as Georgie Southorn, Claire Faram, and Sofia Wise completed their hat-tricks to seal a resounding 26-1 victory.

Next up, England will face Belgium in their next match on Friday, aiming to continue their winning momentum in the championship.