Manchester United 2–2 Manchester City by Ben Gilby Casey Stoney’s Manchester United earned the reward for a determined second half performance led by Kirsty Hanson which saw the unbeaten Reds turn around a two goal deficit. The Red Devils came into the game on the back of an outstanding performance in dispatching Arsenal last weekendContinue reading “United Hail Hanson”
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Relentless Lyon March On
Olympique Lyonnais 5–1 ASJ Soyaux-Charente by Ben Gilby Olympique Lyonnais won their eighth successive game in D1 Arkema this season with a relentless attacking performance that yielded a 5-1 victory over strugglers ASJ Soyaux-Charente at the Groupama Training Centre tonight. Soyaux came into the game after a week of upheaval with both the club presidentContinue reading “Relentless Lyon March On”
England’s Brace Makes It Harder For Everton
Chelsea 4-0 Everton by Ben Gilby Chelsea won the battle of two unbeaten sides in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. More ominously for the rest of the FAWSL sides, towards the end of the game, Emma Hayes’ side began to find the form that their star-studded squad has promised forContinue reading “England’s Brace Makes It Harder For Everton”
Sky Blues Savage Brave Bristol City
Manchester City 8-1 Bristol City by Ben Gilby Manchester City gained a routine victory over a weakened Bristol City side in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this afternoon. Controversy reigned before kick-off with Bristol City releasing a statement revealing that they had requested a postponement after five of their first team players were followingContinue reading “Sky Blues Savage Brave Bristol City”
City Save The Best Until Last
Everton 1–3 Manchester City by Ben Gilby Manchester City won the Women’s FA Cup for the third time in four years after two goals deep into extra-time finally ended Everton’s hopes. City dominated the opening exchanges of the fiftieth Women’s FA Cup Final in terms of possession but in that time never really bothered SandyContinue reading “City Save The Best Until Last”
Lewes’ Hard Work Rewarded
Lewes 2–2 Liverpool By Ben Gilby An impressive display by a well-organised and determined Lewes side ensured that Liverpool lost further ground at the top of the FA Women’s Championship after a 2-2 draw at The Dripping Pan in breezy conditions. A cagey first twenty minutes or so saw Lewes have the best of theContinue reading “Lewes’ Hard Work Rewarded”
U’s Turn On The Style
Sutton United 8-0 Victoire By Ben Gilby Sutton United gained their first victory of the London & South-East Women’s Football League Division One North season in some style after producing a dominant performance against Victoire in front of an impressive crowd at Gander Green Lane. Victoire went into the game in second place with fourContinue reading “U’s Turn On The Style”
Spurs Totally Out Gunned
Arsenal 6–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Injury hit Arsenal eased to victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park to return to the top of the Barclays F.A. Women’s Super League. Arsenal’s injury problems were emphasised by them only being able to name three outfield players on the bench – two ofContinue reading “Spurs Totally Out Gunned”
Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten
West Ham United 2–4 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United’s unbeaten start to the Barclays F.A. Super League season continued at Dagenham and Redbridge FC’s Victoria Road ground. It was, overall another frustrating performance from the Hammers who have now lost their last three FAWSL games and are still searching for their first leagueContinue reading “Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten”
Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City
Chelsea 3-1 Manchester City By Ben Gilby Chelsea gained a deserved victory in the battle of two of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League big guns by having too much for Manchester City at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. The two sides’ respective strength in depth showed with a brief glance of the teamsheets. When players suchContinue reading “Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City”
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