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It was a rumbustious clashat the Bescot Stadium yesterday as Aston Villa hosted West Ham United. Craig Anthony was pitchside for us to capture the on-pitch action (16/10/22).
Above: Aston Villa’s Alisha Lehmann fires in a shot watched by West Ham United’s Kirsty Smith. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly gets up above West Ham’s Honoka Hayashi and Mackenzie Arnold. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Rachel Daly in possession. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Rachel Daly takes on West Ham’s Grace Fisk. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Rachel Daly gets a shot away for Aston Villa yesterday. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Kenza Dali prepares to shoot for Aston Villa. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Alisha Lehmann dances down the wing. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Alisha Lehmann looks up before crossing into the box. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Alisha Lehmann hits her penalty which failed to hit the net. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: West Ham United goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, who had an impressive afternoon. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Referee Cheryl Foster shows Mackenzie Arnold a yellow card. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Pointing the way ahead. Mackenzie Arnold. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Sarah Mayling crosses in for Aston Villa. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Poised to deliver. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: A penalty box challenge yesterday. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: Kirsty Hanson on the ball. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.
Above: This way for three points. Photo: Craig Anthony for Impetus.