No one could stop them ~ A.R

~ ninety seven ~

Olivia's pov

The next couple of days sped by.

It seemed that less and the team were never around because they were out training.

It was understandable though. I mean, they were training so hard because they were playing in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Everyone has been so excited and nervous. Especially less.

The past couple of nights we've been laying in bed, and she's admitted how nervous she is.

Every time she's done that, I've pulled her onto my chest and pressed small kisses on her head and whispered encouraging comments in her ear.

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Today was the final of the World Cup.

England were playing Spain, who have been amazing throughout the entire tournament.

I had decided, much to less' disappointment, that I'd be making my own way to the stadium.

The coach ride to the stadium was a time for all the girls to relax before, probably, the biggest match in their lives. And if the girls cried on the coach, then that would be unfair for the team.

Before the team coach left, I gave less lots of kisses and hugs, making sure that she was confident and that I was proud of her no matter what.

Shortly after the coach left, I put Lotts and Mais in the car that I was allowed to use, and drove to the stadium myself.

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Like most of the games, I found a seat next to Carol and Mario in the family and friends box and talked to them before the match began.

Fireworks went off before the teams walk out.

After a few minutes of preparation, England and Spain make their way out of the tunnel and onto the pitch.

Both teams sing their national anthems proudly before taking pictures and swapping pennants.

The match kicks off and before long, we've got a chance.

Hempo shoots with her left foot but the keeper saves it.

The next ten minutes just shown how hard this match was going to be, for both teams.

Whenever one team got possession, they'd keep it for a minute before the other team would take it off them.

The game was violent too. There was constant fouls from both teams.

In the 16', Ella crosses it in to Rachel but Rach is too far away from the goal so she passes to Lauren.

Hempo then shoots and I swear time slowed down in that moment.

The ball spins through the air and lands in the net just above the goalkeeper.

Everyone jumped up and down celebrating. I jumped up too, gently hugging Mario and Carol as Maisie was fast asleep on me.

Hempo runs to the corner, everyone following her, jumping on her back.

After several more fouls and failed shots, Lucy loses the ball in midfield and Spain gain possession.

They carry the ball all the way down the pitch and it ends up with carmona. She then shoots from the far right of the box and the ball ends up in the bottom left corner of the goal.

The first half ends 1-1.

The second half commences and two subs were made during half time.

Rach was off for Chloe and Ella came off for LJ.

Spain had the first chance of the half. Luckily it didn't come to a goal because Mary saved it.

Hempo then had a shot in the 54' but it goes wide to the left. Just a minute later, she's shown a yellow card for a dodgy tackle.

In the 64', Kiera accidentally hand balls it in the penalty box.

The ref goes over to check VAR and it's confirmed it's a penalty.

It's chosen that Hermoso will be taking the penalty.

Mary gets ready on the line for Hermoso to take it.

Mary dives to the left and her hands connect perfectly with the ball, saving the biggest penalty in her life.

Mary gets up from the ground, screaming 'fuck off' as she does.

Less takes a shot at an awkward angle but somehow the keeper manages to tip it over the bar.

Two minutes later, Alex gets injured and the Spanish player receives a yellow card.

Alex is shown in the big screens and you can see blood on her face.

Her head is bandaged and she continues with the match.

The whole of injury time was constant fouls or shots.

"Liv, Sarina wants you to come down." One of Englands staff members walks into the box.

"What? Oh, okay." I say, confused.

"Do you want me to keep the girls?" Carol asks

"No, it's okay, thank you. They're both due a feed soon so I'll have to feed them." I pick up both car seats, hugging Carol and Mario, and walk towards the changing rooms and tunnel.

Why would Sarina want me?