"Tough", "stronger" and "fitter" are probably not the words most footballers want to hear to describe their opposition. For players from girls' teams in Northern Ireland, however, the standard of overseas opposition at the Girls' Super Cup NI is only a positive. Now in its fifth season, the growing prestige and importance of the event has been highlighted by Liverpool making their debut this year. The girls and their coaches say taking on big sides, including teams from countries such as the United States and Norway, is one of the best ways to improve and develop. On Wednesday at The Diamond in Rathcoole, Crusaders took on American opponents Surf Select and went down to a 5-1 defeat.