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Directed by Róisín Leavy-Sahin

Returning to the first training session after an absence, Meadbh is ready to resume as team captain of her football team. She’s excited to meet her friends again, but when she’s introduced to Úna, she’s not quite sure what to make of her. Their coach swings in with a pep talk. Meadbh sits alone. Maybe things are different? On the field, Meadbh’s game is off. The coach tries to keep things moving, offering advice as best he can. The session continues but the captain is thrown and it comes to a head. The girls get into a scuffle which forces them to take some time off the pitch. Úna isn't happy, Meadbh's frustration is clear. The two girls find a moment to talk and discover a mutual respect. They return to their team with a newfound sense of purpose. As she drives home with her mother, Meadbh ruminates on the session, newly affirmed.