St. Andrews put on a sparkling performance in a game where the final score deservedly reflected the dominance of the hosts who were driven on by four goals from Georgia Wade.

St. Andrews made their intentions clear straight from the off as Cabot Lyman gained possession and drove towards the Edinburgh goal, drawing a good save. St. Andrews kept hold of the ball and eventually Lawrie Baker forced the ball past a shell-shocked Edinburgh defence.
Lyman increased the home side's lead on seven minutes as Edinburgh struggled to hold onto possession. The superior pace and precision of the St. Andrews’ side was evident throughout the first quarter as they repeatedly pressured the Edinburgh defence.

As the first period drew to a close St. Andrews peppered the Edinburgh goal, hitting the frame of the goal three times before a sharp attack by Wade allowed Lyman to make the score 3-0.

St. Andrews opened the second quarter much as they started the first with a quick fire goal from Wade adding further woe to Edinburgh’s chances.

The game was played in horrendous conditions and Edinburgh showed good character as they slowly came into the game and enjoyed a better share of the ball. However, St. Andrews defence proved a formidable obstacle which Edinburgh could not break them down and when Edinburgh ventured forward with the ball they faced the danger of St. Andrews’ pace on the counter attack. Edinburgh could not contain the marauding Saints forwards and Wade added goals on 20 and 22 minutes to give the score a lop-sided look.

Into the third quarter the pattern of the game remained the same with St. Andrews making better use of possession and punishing any errors from the away side, two quick fire goals from Baker and another for Lyman ended the game as a contest. At 9-0 down and the St. Andrews defence in mean form Edinburgh University faced an insurmountable challenge.

The Edinburgh side were given a ray of hope eight minutes into the third quarter when Elle Van Wonterghem snuck the ball between the goalkeeper and post after good work in the midfield.

Any hopes of a comeback were dashed however as Wade provided an immediate riposte to leave the score 10-1 going into the final quarter.

The pace dropped in the fourth quarter as the heavy ground took its toll on both sides’ energy levels. Edinburgh once again showed their battling spirit in an attempt to impose themselves on the game but the St. Andrews defence were in no mood for compromise. Liz Byrnes bagged a brace for St. Andrews before the end to leave Edinburgh well and truly beaten.