England Women’s Lacrosse Team Secures Top Spot in Pool A with Convincing Win Over the Netherlands

England emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the Netherlands, solidifying their place at the top of Pool A and securing a spot in the Quarter Finals. The Dutch team, coming off a dominant win over Belgium, started strong, taking an early lead against England.

Hannah Thurston opened the scoring for England with a well-executed goal assisted by Sofia Wise. The team’s momentum continued as Liv Wimpenny and Julie Wise added to the scoreline before the end of the first quarter, putting England in the lead.

In a back-and-forth second quarter, both teams traded goals, with the Netherlands managing to equalize at one point. However, England rallied with impressive performances from Jordan Carr, Georgie Southorn, and Milly Home, regaining the lead and heading into halftime with a 6-4 advantage.

After the break, Claire Faram extended England’s lead with a goal, sparking a dominant seven-goal streak that saw the team pull away from the Netherlands. Players like Minty Loxton-Barnard, Tilly Shires, and Sofia Wise showcased their skills as England asserted their dominance on the field.

As the game progressed, England’s depth and stamina became evident as they continued to pile on the goals, leaving the Netherlands trailing. With contributions from key players like Carr, Home, Southorn, and others, England sealed a convincing 14-6 victory over their opponents.