Tremendous first quarter. Lightning goes in 21-14 ahead. Firebirds haven’t played badly, but Lightning has just been on another level. Firebirds will have to try to do something about the Lightning attack. It’s so potent right now.
By the way, Firebirds are known as fast starters. They regularly win the first Q, so for Lightning to take it by 7 goals was a big effort. They now lead by 11.
That second Q was a poor one for the home team. Lightning won it 18-7. Firebirds’ lack of experience in both circles is showing at the moment. Turnovers are 15-11 against them and penalties 32-19. They’ll have to dig deep now.
Seeing on twitter that the Tbirds Swifts match may not go ahead due to issues with the decals on the court? Would be highly embarrassing if that were to happen
Firebirds won the third Q by 3 and they trail by 15 overall (54-39). That was far more encouraging for the home side, but Lightning still leading comfortably and playing well.
