Miller wants SSFC Women to use Brunsmeer Athletic defeat as one of many "learning experiences"

South Shields Women Head Coach Alex Miller wants her team to use Sunday’s 6-4 defeat to Brunsmeer Athletic Women as one of many “learning experiences.” 

The Mariners embarked on their longest trip in the NERWFL Premier Division and ultimately went back empty-handed, after a clinical Brunsmeer outfit went in at the break 3-0 up.

Although they netted four times following the restart, Shields conceded another three as the opportunity to mount a courageous comeback escaped them.

Miller will want her players to learn a lot from the game ahead of next week’s NERWFL League Cup Final, which could yet still result in the Mariners ending the season triumphantly.

She said: “Obviously disappointing to come away with that result, after how well we’ve been building, but as always, we use them as learning experiences.

“Going into next week, we’ve got plenty of things to look at, but positives to take from it as well - getting T [Tianna Hill] back out there was a really big one, and scoring some quality goals.

“Lots for us to work on in training during this week; we’ll be ready to go again, we’ll regroup and we’re looking forward to next weekend.”

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