Captain Jess Tugby-Andrew felt the goalless draw with Durham Cestria was reflective of how far the Belles have come in a short space of time.
The Belles were easily swept aside by the promotion-chasers in the reverse fixture but they gave as good as they got at the Eco-Power Stadium.
And Tugby-Andrew says the difference in the two performances is the perfect indication of the Belles' improvement.