In a fiercely contested East Midlands derby, Lightning were pushed all the way by a determined Forest side, but showed composure in the closing stages to secure a seventh win from seven and strengthen their grip on a semi-final place. The result leaves Lightning five points clear of third, while Forest’s losing bonus point keeps them in the hunt in fourth.
Samantha Wallace-Joseph once again proved the difference-maker in attack, delivering a dominant display with 54 goals, including 10 Amex Super Shots. Shooting at an impressive 96%, she led the line with authority and stepped up in the key moments as the pressure intensified.
Despite Lightning’s attacking firepower, they were made to work throughout by a resilient Forest defence. Jayda Pechova was a standout for the visitors, producing a formidable performance with seven gains and four rebounds to keep her side in contention.
Ultimately, Lightning’s consistency and composure saw them over the line in a high-quality encounter, as they continued their unbeaten run in dramatic fashion.