They stormed through the opening pool round undefeated, conceding only one goal and earning a place in the top sixteen.

The next pool round brought tougher competition, but with a win, a loss, and a draw, the girls pushed through to the top eight, a milestone celebrated with plenty of excitement.

The final two days saw intense, hard-fought matches, including narrow penalty shootout losses, and the team ultimately finished eighth overall. Their commitment, teamwork, and skill shone throughout the tournament, leaving them with lasting memories and a result to be proud of.

Team members:
Annabelle Johnson, Bella Gowans, Blair Castronova, Charlotte Schofield, Emilie Miller, Georgia Anderson, Grace O’Sullivan, Olivia Lowe, Phoebe Xiao, Sahar Bhikoo, Stella Leach, Tilly Jones, and Zara Beguely.