The report says Ava Morrissey opened the scoring after an impressive individual run, but South quickly adjusted. The visitors closed down space around Notre Dame’s leading attacking threat and turned the game into a more physical, defensive battle.
South’s equaliser ensured that Notre Dame had to solve a difficult problem rather than simply protect an early advantage. The response was significant: the home side kept pressing, eventually finding the decisive opening when a cross reached Cahill inside the area.
Burl then added the third after Morrissey created another opportunity, giving Notre Dame the margin its pressure had demanded.
South’s organisation was a major part of the contest. The report credits goalkeeper Jayda Collins with a strong performance, while the defensive unit repeatedly frustrated Notre Dame in transition.
Although the result goes against South, coach Taylor McGrail reportedly sees growing confidence in a squad containing several newcomers to the senior team. That development could matter more than one defeat, particularly after South had previously competed closely with Notre Dame.
The result also reflects Notre Dame’s broader rebuilding effort. With several players reportedly leaving after last season, Sposato’s side appears to be finding a clearer identity as the campaign progresses.
The next test will be whether Notre Dame can carry that late attacking belief into its next fixture, while South will look to turn its defensive resilience and improving confidence into another positive result.