Reaction'We knew what the game meant - it was an important victory for us'
The sides sat 11th and 12th respectively in the Barclays Women’s Super League before meeting at St Helens Stadium, with only one point separating them.
But the Reds’ 2-0 win created daylight between them – and also took Gareth Taylor’s team above West Ham United – as the season’s end nears.
Beata Olsson finished off a crisp move to open the scoring after 10 minutes and Holland sealed victory with a clinical late penalty.
“It’s obviously just nice to get the win, that’s the most important thing for the team,” the No.18 said post-match.
“A really positive performance again at home. It was a little bit scrappy but we knew what the game meant and we’re really happy to get the win.
“Every game is important right now obviously with the position we’re in. We did mention before the game there was a little bit of added pressure due to where they were.
“Really happy and just happy to get it over the line.”
Leicester remained in the contest for the majority following Olsson’s early effort, with Taylor in his assessment acknowledging ‘nervousness’ on the pitch given what was at stake for both clubs.
Reflecting on the action, Holland said: “The game was what it was. We just needed to compete and react well and win the duels.
“It probably wasn’t the prettiest game to watch. Just really happy to get the win and obviously it’s an important victory for us.”