FJORDHUS Reivers 1’s first Women’s National League fixture in a year-and-a-half saw the team travel to Mary Erskine School in Edinburgh to take on Inverleith 1s on Sunday.

The Borderers started well showing good shape and piled the pressure on the Inverleith defence.

There was good use of early ball and some great linking play.

A breakaway run, in minute 12 saw the home side awarded their first penalty corner, which was well-saved by Helen Montgomery.

Reivers fought back but in a moment of deja vu, the same Inverleith player broke away and this time she scored.

Quarter time saw the visitors reset and a change of tactic.

But before the ladies settled, Inverleith scored from another penalty corner, then another goal – taking the score to 3-0 in the hosts' favour.

Three minutes from half time, a much-needed penalty corner was awarded to the Reivers.

Chole Richardson’s initial strike rebounded and was eventually popped in by Jess Main – taking the score to 3-1 at half-time.

The second half began at pace but lack of communication allowed Inverleith a soft goal early on.

Not to be outdone, Reivers fought back with a Chloe Richardson run, which saw her out-skill four players en route to the D.

Reivers' second goal was netted by Nairne Wells who was well placed on the left post.

With both teams tiring in the final quarter, Reivers were reminded to go back to basics and play simple hockey.

A controversial green card took Reivers to 10 players and in the confusion, Inverleith capitalised scoring their fifth goal as the final whistle blew.

The scoreline did not reflect the standard of play displayed by this newly-formed Reivers team for there is a great deal of potential and much to be excited about going forward.