Rotherham United 4-2 Anstey Nomads

Free-scoring Rotherham United Women rattled in another four goals as they marched to a third win on the spin on Sunday.

Anstey Nomads were the latest side seen off at Roundwood Pavilion in a 4-2 which extends the Millers’ unbeaten league run from the start of the season to four games.

Jessie Broadhurst, who netted twice in the recent 8-0 win against Long Eaton and once during a dramatic 3-2 FA Cup victory against Long Itchington, was on the mark again, firing a classic finish into the top corner in the first half and gobbling up the rebound to her own saved shot in the closing minutes.

The other goals were coolly taken by Maddy Wilson, who now has five in her last three, and Lauren Brogan, bagging her first of the campaign.

The victory was anchored by a dogged display from the home defence, of which captain Lori-Anne Tart took Player of the Match honours.

The Millers surged into a 3-0 lead before half-time on Sunday and despite Anstey pulling a goal back after the break, the home side were able to manage the second half without too many pre-Halloween scares.

Keeper Katrina Parsons made a couple of smart stops before Broadhurst restored the three goal lead and there was still time for Jess Jones to strike a post before a late Nomads goal proved little more than a consolation.

Manager Pete Jarvis said: “They gave us a few different challenges with the way they were pressing us pressing us and they kept adapting but we managed to find the solutions really well, managed to find the space in behind when it was on and managed to find the ball into feet when that was on.

“That really helped us to be in control of the first half and to give us the 3-0 lead.

“The second half was a little bit more messy, but defensively we were good and in the end I think we deserved the victory and I’m really pleased with the performance overall.”

The Millers’ Reserves also enjoyed another high-scoring win at the weekend, overcoming Socrates Ladies 4-1 at Dinnington Community Centre.

Centre-half Emily Walker (below) was in the goals for the second time in a month, netting twice, while newcomer Sofiat Rufus dispatched a penalty and winger Demi Weekes also scored as Dave Vine’s side comfortably overturned an early goal from their hosts.

The latest results leave the Firsts placed second in the East Midlands Women’s Regional League Premier Division, while the Reserves have also climbed the league table after a slow start to the season.Sunday sees both sides back in league action.

The Firsts travel to mid-table Mansfield Town and the Reserves have a home fixture against Handsworth.

Looking ahead to the Mansfield game, Jarvis said: “It will be another challenge for us – they are a good team, very well organised.

“They were very good defensively both times we them played from last season and have got a couple of new additions.

“It’ll be another really important game for us hopefully we can get another three points.”