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Post by bluetornados on Mar 22, 2023 9:29:05 GMT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - QUARTER-FINAL RESULT..1ST LEG.
Tuesday 21st March 2023Roma 0 Barcelona 1 (Paralluelo 34) ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/E8EB/production/_129072695_gettyimages-1475121694.jpgTeenager Salma Paralluelo gave Barcelona victory over Women's Champions League debutants Roma in the first leg of their quarter-final. Paralluelo's curling strike gave Barca a narrow first-half lead in front of a crowd of 39,454 - the largest for a women's game in Italy. But last year's finalists were given a scare at Stadio Olimpico. Several missed chances by Barcelona almost proved costly as Roma threatened heavily late on. Barcelona's Asisat Oshoala, Aitana Bonmati and Caroline Graham Hansen were all denied, while further chances were spurned by the 2021 champions, particularly after the break. The Spanish giants, who have reached three finals in the past four years, were frustrated by Roma goalkeeper Camelia Ceasar's inspired display. Ceasar made several crucial saves to block Oshoala in the second half, having kept out Graham Hansen and Bonmati before the break, and Oshoala's header was also cleared off the line by defender Elena Linari. Roma, who were given a standing ovation by home fans at half-time for their efforts, had a flurry of chances in the second half and grew into the game. Valentina Giacinti's shot was deflected inches over the bar by Maria Leon before the Italians showed a glimpse of their threat on the counter-attack when Emilie Haavi later forced a smart save from Barcelona's Sandra Panos. Andressa Alves struck wide and Manuela Giugliano had a powerful effort tipped over the bar with less than 10 minutes remaining, before Giacinti almost equalised in the final minute from a smart free-kick routine. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/9ACB/production/_129072693_gettyimages-1475121109.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 22, 2023 10:30:13 GMT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES.
Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Lyon v Chelsea - 5.45pm
Chelsea can take inspiration from Arsenal's win at Lyon, according to manager Emma Hayes.
Arsenal stunned the eight-time winners 5-1 in their opening Champions League game in October, and Chelsea will aim for a similar result when they meet in Wednesday's quarter-final first leg.
Hayes said Lyon would be tougher now, but Chelsea could still take pointers.
"Things from Arsenal that night that reminded of us of things we can do," she said.
That home defeat eventually consigned Lyon - who were suffering several injury absences for the 5-1 loss - to second in their group and set up the quarter-final tie with Chelsea.
But Hayes pointed out: "It was a phenomenal performance [the 5-1 Arsenal win], but Lyon went to Arsenal and won 1-0. This is a very different game."
Despite sitting at the top of the French league, Lyon had a rocky journey through the group stages this year, drawing both of their games against Juventus following the defeat by Arsenal.
However, the French side have enjoyed much greater European success overall, winning six of the last seven Champions League titles, including beating Barcelona 3-1 in last year's final.
In 2018-19 they eliminated Hayes' Chelsea in the semi-finals, but the manager said the current side would be a very different proposition.
"It didn't matter who we got at this stage, we are ready no matter what opponent we face," she said.
"I don't spend time thinking about revenge in life. This team has learned a lot, and we are ready for any type of game tomorrow."
Chelsea scored 19 goals in six group stage games, but Hayes predicted a more conservative display from both sides.
"I told the team, you can't win the tie here but you can lose it," she said. "Both teams will spend a large part of the game working each other out.
"We'll build on the good work from our group campaign. We have to keep producing the performances we have in Europe."
'This was a big goal for me coming back'
Hayes was joined at her pre-match press conference on Tuesday by midfielder Melanie Leupolz, who returned to action earlier this year following pregnancy.
The German international midfielder said the opportunity to help her team-mates win their first ever Champions League title, and to play in such huge fixtures, were major inspirations for her to return to football following the birth of her child.
"These are the games we work hard for, big European matches playing under the lights," Leupolz said.
"It was a big goal for me to come back to the Champions League and help my team."
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 22, 2023 22:17:17 GMT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - QUARTER-FINAL RESULT.
Wednesday 22nd March 2023Lyon 0 Chelsea 1 (Reiten 28) ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/AE90/production/_129088644_gettyimages-1475348403.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/171E0/production/_129088649_gettyimages-1249070081.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/1534/production/_129082450_gettyimages-1475348452.jpgChelsea came away with a crucial victory over holders Lyon in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final in France. Guro Reiten's brilliant curling finish put Chelsea 1-0 up in the first half after Scotland's Erin Cuthbert won the ball and skilfully teed her up. Eight-time champions Lyon controlled most of the first half but were punished for missed opportunities. Chelsea's Lauren James and Lyon's Delphine Cascarino both hit the post. Having been knocked out by Lyon in the semi-finals in 2019, Chelsea arrived in France well aware of the difficult task facing them in their pursuit of a last four spot. Lyon, who have progressed from 12 of their 13 quarter-finals, imposed their dominance early on, creating several chances for striker Eugenie Le Sommer which she could not convert. Chelsea then demonstrated their ruthlessness in front of goal as Reiten's curling shot - their first on target - nestled in the far corner, before James rattled the post shortly afterwards. The game opened up in the second half as Lyon pushed for an equaliser and Cascarino almost provided it when she struck the woodwork but Chelsea still posed a threat on the counter-attack. Emma Hayes' side have the advantage in the second leg at Stamford Bridge next Thursday but there will be concern for key England centre-back Millie Bright, who went off injured before half-time and will have a scan on Thursday morning.
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 22, 2023 22:20:03 GMT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - QUARTER-FINAL RESULT.
Wednesday 22nd March 2023PSG 0 (De Almeida sent off 61) Wolfsburg 1 (Janssen pen 62) ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1174A/production/_129089417_gettyimages-1249072093.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/A21A/production/_129089414_gettyimages-1475378899.jpgTwo-time champions Wolfsburg came away with a narrow victory over Paris St-Germain who had a player sent off in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final. Elisa de Almeida was cautioned for dissent in the first half before being shown a second yellow card when she was penalised for handball in the box. Following a VAR review, Wolfsburg were awarded a penalty which Dominique Janssen dispatched in the second half. The second leg is played next Thursday. De Almeida blocked Lena Oberdorf's goal-bound header with her arm in the 61st minute and it ultimately proved costly as Wolfsburg carry an advantage back to Germany. Less than 10 minutes earlier, PSG were awarded a penalty when Marina Hegering was deemed to have fouled Sakina Karchaoui but English referee Rebecca Welch overturned the decision after viewing the VAR pitchside monitor. It capped off a frustrating evening for PSG, who had plenty of first-half opportunities - Kadidiatou Diani was not able to take advantage on several occasions. Ramona Bachmann was denied by the outstretched leg of Wolfsburg goalkeeper Merle Frohms, while the competition's top scorer Ewa Pajor could not pounce on a mistake by PSG's Sarah Bouhaddi at the other end. Wolfsburg remain unbeaten in the competition this season while PSG are bidding to win the Champions League for the first time having been runners-up twice.
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 23, 2023 15:24:26 GMT
THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE
Friday 24th March 2023
Everton v Liverpool - 7.30pm
WSL: Everton prepare for long-awaited Goodison Park return with Merseyside derby..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/F058/production/_129082516_gettyimages-1427627831.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/10559/production/_129050966_gettyimages-1338608378.jpgFriday's Merseyside derby in the Women's Super League marks the first time Everton have hosted Liverpool at Goodison Park - and the club's attendance record looks certain to be broken. It will be the first time Everton women have played at Goodison Park since the opening day of the 2021-22 season, when they were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in front of 5,998 fans. The game on Friday evening is expected to attract quadruple that number of supporters. "Just knowing we sold so many tickets is amazing, so exciting," Everton defender Rikke Sevecke told BBC Sport. "It's always a great experience playing at Goodison, it's a big difference playing here rather than at Walton Hall Park. "When we play away, we might only have five or 10 fans, but you can really hear them. Just imagine if that's 10,000. They are the 12th woman." Their Women's Premier League title-winning side of 1997-98 will be the special guests at the ground, with this season marking the 25th anniversary of Everton Ladies' title win. The Merseyside derby will also kick off Women's Football Weekend, as the WSL looks to capitalise on a weekend without Premier League football to boost its attendances and profile. For Everton, it represents a huge visibility boost compared with their usual home of Walton Hall Park, which has a capacity of 2,200, and Toffees forward Katja Snoeijs says it is an opportunity they must grab with both hands. "You look at the history of Everton, a huge club here in England, playing at a stadium with this history is something you have to enjoy. Especially now the stadium won't be here much longer," she told BBC Sport, referring to the club's move to Bramley-Moore Dock, planned for the start of the 2024-25 season. "It really has [had an impact]. Everyone wants to start and play that game, you can feel that on everyone, we all want to contribute," added forward Nico Sorensen. "We have some girls from Liverpool, and quite a lot of us have been here for a while, we know what it means for Evertonians. It's a massive game, and it's my first Merseyside derby - I was still injured [for the last game], I was hoping to be back but it was a little too early. So I'm so excited." ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/12881/production/_129050957_gettyimages-1428794873.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 24, 2023 11:36:29 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 24, 2023 20:37:56 GMT
THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE - RESULT.
Friday 24th March 2023
Everton 1 (George 27) Liverpool 1 (Stengel 40)ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/1440/cpsprodpb/5EF0/production/_129140342_gettyimages-1475976203.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/24/40da0463-911f-43ef-9e42-4c3e179939dd.jpgA goal for the Everton captain on her 100th WSL appearance for the club, and one Liverpool keeper Rachel Laws will never want to see again. George collects wide on the left near the byeline, and tries to hang a cross towards the six-yard area. Instead, it flies into the back of the net with the flat-footed Laws only able to get fingertips to it. ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/24/b7f610e9-6779-4f5d-9c10-e3ae3e91e4a7.jpgLiverpool's pressure tells. Taylor Hinds' low shot hits Stengel, however the American reacts quickly with a sharp turn and low finish to the left of Brosnan. Stengel's seventh WSL goal of the season. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/168F4/production/_129140429_gettyimages-1475979256.jpgWell after a frantic start that turned into an intriguing 45 minutes. Even though there is a very obvious pocket of Liverpool fans in the corner the noise that erupted when Katie Stengel scored that equaliser suggested there are in fact more Reds dotted around the ground than just that group. All square at the break, should be a fascinating second half. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2nd Half Action...ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/A6D0/production/_129140724_gettyimages-1249279352.jpgA thrilling second half saw a goal apiece chalked off as Leighanne Robe's effort was denied by what looked like an innocuous challenge on Brosnan, before Jess Park curled a stunning shot into the top corner but it was ruled out for a handball in the build-up. But despite some superb efforts from both sides, neither could find the winner to give their expectant fans bragging rights. Sixth-placed Everton are now without a win in four games, while a point for Liverpool puts them eight points clear of the relegation place. While there was a clear section of away fans in the corner of the Bullens Road Stand at Goodison Park, an eruption of noise indicated a significant number of Liverpool fans scattered around the rest of the ground when Stengel got her equaliser. Both sets of supporters mingled in the fan zone prior to the game and the atmosphere inside felt almost like a 50-50 split rather than an Everton home game. The Toffees had spoiled Liverpool's party when they beat them 3-0 at Anfield in September in what was supposed to be a celebration of their return to the WSL after a two-year absence. But Everton were unable to complete a double, despite good efforts from George and Nicoline Sorensen. Just over 5,000 last witnessed Everton women play at Goodison Park and when the Toffees attacked the Gwladys Street end in the second period, the volume increased notably. Even though there were no goals after the break, both had opportunities to take the win and neither disallowed goal was without controversy. Everton had a glorious chance to re-establish their lead when Sorensen whipped in a pinpoint accurate cross and Jess Park only had to get her header on target, but it flew wide. She buried her face in the turf knowing she should have scored. Toffees defender Megan Finnigan came to her side's rescue in a thrilling climax when Shanice van de Sanden lost her marker to set up Stengel in the penalty area. But the American's effort was blocked on the line, before Brosnan also made a fine save in the closing stages to deny Stengel again. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/31A0/production/_129140721_gettyimages-1475984487.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 25, 2023 18:04:45 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 25, 2023 18:11:19 GMT
THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE - HALF-TIME.
Saturday 25th March 2023
Manchester United 0 West Ham United 0ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/1440/cpsprodpb/4F1E/production/_129145202_gettyimages-1249413049.jpgTEAM NEWSMarc Skinner makes five changes to the side which won 3-1 at Lewes in the FA Cup quarter-final, with Ella Toone and Nikita Parris among those returning to the side. Leah Galton also comes back in for her 100th Manchester United appearance. Man Utd XI: Earps; Batlle, Le Tissier, Turner, Blundell; Zelem, Parris; Galton, Toone, Ladd; Russo Subs: Baggaley, Mannion, Boe Risa, Thomas, Riviere, Garcia, Leon, Williams, Cascarino .......................................................................................................................................................................................... One change for West Ham from their 2-1 loss at home to Aston Villa a fortnight ago - but it is significant. Captain Dagny Brynjarsdottir is back for the Hammers, replacing Lisa Evans. West Ham XI: Arnold; Shimizu, Fisk, Cissoko, Smith; Brynjarsdottir, Parker, Snerle, Asseyi; Hayashi; Thestrup Subs: Hillyerd, Evans, Atkinson, Longhurst, Filis, Denton, Cooke ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/25/a83b2698-1284-4f5a-abde-dcdd189d9c7d.jpgA worrying moment for Man Utd as Mary Earps went down holding her foot, she was trodden on by her own defender Maya Le Tissier while trying to collect that deflected cross. If there is one player United cannot afford to lose, it is the player named Best Fifa goalkeeper last month. Concerned murmurs around Old Trafford, as the United and West Ham players take a water break. Brilliant tackle by Hawa Cissoko on Nikita Parris. She timed it perfectly and could have gone horribly wrong if she didn't get the timing right, Strong tackle to clear her lines. West Ham are really going for it. They are making it really difficult for Manchester United and I'm impressed with West Ham's high press. They are so aggressive with everything that they do and doubling up in numbers. They are hunting in packs and not going in isolation which is important when you are going with that high press. Marc Skinner was going absolutely spare at referee Emily Heaslip after Galton went down, arms wide and right on the edge of his technical area. A couple of tough challenges from West Ham defenders have gone unpunished so far. ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/25/2e8ed2f4-a212-4fe6-b219-2b4376829537.jpgHalf-Time..Man Utd 0-0 West Ham .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2nd Half Action to Come.
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 25, 2023 20:47:32 GMT
THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE - 2ND HALF RESULT.
Saturday 25th March 2023
Manchester United 4 (Zelem 52 pen, Garcia 65, 90+1, Ladd 84) West Ham United 0GOAL - Man Utd 1-0 West Ham Katie Zelem (52 mins, pen) No chance of Mackenzie Arnold saving that! Katie Zelem converts from the spot, firing into the top right hand corner. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/875E/production/_129145643_gettyimages-1476256918-1.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/25/a4e59cde-d117-457b-bbe7-30322ea982b6.jpgGOAL - Man Utd 2-0 West Ham Lucía García (65 mins) Manchester United are two goals to the good! Ella Toone clips in a ball over the top, Hawa Cissoko can't reach it but Lucía García does. She slots it into the bottom corner and the home side have a cushion in this match. ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/25/855ab547-d07f-43fe-a147-4b0c1f20ab8e.jpgGOAL - Man United 3-0 West Ham Hayley Ladd (84 mins) They have goal number three! It's a great cut back from Ona Batlle and Hayley Ladd just curls it into the bottom corner, past the despairing dive of Mackenzie Arnold. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/122E/production/_129145640_gettyimages-1476256984-1.jpgGOAL - Man Utd 4-0 West Ham Lucia Garcia (90+1 mins) It's four! Martha Thomas lashes a shot at Mackenzie Arnold. The West Ham goalkeeper can only palm it into the path of Lucia Garcia who bags her second goal of the game. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/BFA8/production/_129146094_gettyimages-1249429477-1.jpg................................................................................................................................................................................. West Ham manager Paul Konchesky speaking to Sky Sports: "We knew that Manchester United were going to be strong throughout the game. But especially in the second half, when you take them to 0-0 at half-time, we knew they probably would have a rocket and would come out quick but we held it for 55 minutes and after conceding the first goal it was always going to be tough to bounce back. We caved in a little bit and we conceded more goals than we wanted to. "Three out of four goals were probably our fault. We need to stop making mistakes and need to be more ruthless especially in defence and when we go forward. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner speaking to Sky Sports: "We are usually very calculated, calm and focused, but we had to have choice words. We weren't good enough in the first half and we weren't bad. But it was a little bit slow especially our build up. We didn't progress quickly on the flanks because West Ham was blocking the centre. "As the clocked ticked, I knew West Ham's energy levels would stop a bit. But they were great in the first half and stopped us from playing. When we had those chances, we should have taken them and the game would have been different. But the reality was to have choice words at half-time as a group and agreed that's not the Manchester United energy. Then we got the Manchester United energy in the second half. .......................................................................................................................................................................................... ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/25/c94ca5b2-30b0-4c87-968e-aba2ba31fccb.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/25/71da5c69-107b-4c5e-84a4-0e4978fb380e.png
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 25, 2023 20:54:36 GMT
THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE FIXTURES.
Sunday 26th March 2023Manchester City v Chelsea - 12.40pm - Live on the BBC Women's Super League: Manchester City must show 'the fire' against Chelsea.. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1179F/production/_129138517_gettyimages-1460917988.jpgGareth Taylor wants to see "the fire" in his Manchester City players' eyes when they host Chelsea in a Women's Super League fixture he has called a "must-win" for their title chances. Leaders Chelsea have a game in hand and are two points clear of third-placed City, in a four-way title race. And Taylor knows that a defeat or draw on Sunday could spell the end of City's hopes of a first title since 2016. "We need to win at the weekend. It's as simple as that," said Taylor. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/10674/production/_129088176_gettyimages-1246642843.jpgManchester City striker Khadija Shaw "can be the best in the world", according to team-mate Alex Greenwood.
Shaw, nicknamed 'Bunny', has been in superb form this season, with her goalscoring exploits sparking comparisons with Erling Haaland. The 26-year-old has scored 15 Women's Super League goals in 15 games to fire City into title contention. "Her goal record speaks for itself, but Bunny is so much more than goals," Greenwood told BBC Sport. "What she brings to the team in terms of play, her work off the ball, and off the pitch - she is a top person." Third-placed City are two points behind leaders Chelsea, who they face at the Academy Stadium on Sunday, having played a game more. Shaw, who has scored 26 goals in 23 games in all competitions, will be key in the run-in as City hunt a first WSL title - but Greenwood thinks the Jamaica international can get even better. "I'm not surprised she's doing what she is doing and she still has so many levels to go to, which is quite frightening to be honest," the England defender said. "I think she can be the best in the world if she wants to be. She has all the attributes to be the best in the world, I know how hard she works in training. "It's the reason she's flourishing right now, she's been really strong for us so we just need to keep feeding her, keep giving her the ball and the rest she'll take care of. "She's a great person to be around and a really good friend of mine as well, she is someone I can demand really high standards of, and likewise she can of me and everyone else." ............................................................................................................................................................. Aston Villa v Leicester City - 2pm Reading v Brighton - 2pm
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 26, 2023 14:17:41 GMT
THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE RESULT.
Sunday 26th March 2023
Manchester City 2 (Angeldahl 21, Hemp 30) Chelsea 0ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/1440/cpsprodpb/168EA/production/_129149329_gettyimages-1476694009-1.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/557C/production/_129148812_gettyimages-1476683603-1.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/26/6d1b9be8-9921-4079-901d-7c59cf9407f7.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/AFC2/production/_129149944_9f641e82fc9242c7b6e806f74a3d260f515f7a2f.jpgManchester City leapfrogged defending champions Chelsea to go second in the Women's Super League with an impressive victory over the Blues on Sunday. Filippa Angeldahl's brilliantly lofted 20th-minute strike put City ahead and Lauren Hemp rifled in the second. City's first league win over Chelsea since 2017 means they only trail leaders Manchester United on goal difference at the top of the table. Chelsea are a point back in third but have a game in hand. This was their first WSL defeat since the opening game of the season, while City remain unbeaten in the league since a defeat by Chelsea last September. The meeting of the title contenders, which marked Women's Football Weekend, was watched by 5,222 fans at Academy Stadium, just shy of City's record crowd at their home stadium. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Chelsea boss Emma Hayes speaking on BBC One: "We lost. I was proud of the second-half performance. I said it was important to get our thoughts into Thursday. It's a tough loss but well done to Manchester City. "They [the players] absolutely looked tired. It was a tough game but I'm not going to stand here and say one negative word about my players. I love them, I know how hard they pushed in the second half. I think this was just one game too many for us this week. "It's so hard to win a league when you are in all competitions, we've had a game every three days. I think today's performance reflected that." .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 26, 2023 14:22:22 GMT
THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE RESULT
Sunday 26th March 2023
Aston Villa 5 (Dali 6, Lehmann 35, 71, Daly 45, 55) Leicester City 0ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/26/61df9c1e-cf49-46b2-8476-8a5ed5dc0857.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/CCAA/production/_129149325_gettyimages-1476711895.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/26/9d940f35-dcee-4bfe-b7b5-92995e9d2bd5.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/26/905b9533-977c-41e0-8ae6-8b442e837e80.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/86C9/production/_129150543_gettyimages-1249519976.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/5B62/production/_129149332_gettyimages-1476722512.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/9EF6/production/_129149604_gettyimages-1476722524.jpgEngland forward Rachel Daly and Alisha Lehmann both struck twice as clinical Aston Villa put the Women's Super League's bottom side Leicester to the sword at Villa Park. In front of a lively crowd of 6,489 - just shy of Villa's record attendance for a women's game - Daly took her tally for the season to 13 WSL goals, just two behind the league's top scorer, Manchester City's Khadija Shaw. Kenza Dali found the bottom corner from 20 yards to put Villa ahead and Lehmann produced a controlled first-time finish from Kirsty Hanson's low cross to double the lead. Daly then continued her bid for the WSL's Golden Boot as she robbed Sophie Howard to roll home Villa's third and, after the interval, steered Lehmann's inviting low centre beyond Janina Leitzig. She then turned provider for Villa's fifth with a clever reverse pass that freed Maz Pacheco to cross for Lehmann to bundle home her second as the fifth-placed hosts registered a fourth straight WSL win. The margin of defeat was harsh on Leicester but the WSL's lowest scorers were made to pay for a wasteful first half in which they spurned several chances, with the loss leaving them two points from safety. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/8FBA/production/_129149763_gettyimages-1476700210.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 26, 2023 21:29:33 GMT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES.
Wednesday 29th March
Barcelona v Roma - (Agg 1-0) - 5.45pm
Arsenal v Bayern Munich - (Agg 0-1) - 8pm
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Thursday 30th March
Wolfsberg v PSG - (Agg 1-0) - 5.45pm
Chelsea v Lyon - (Agg 1-0) - 8pm
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THE FA WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE FIXTURES.
Saturday 1st April
Brighton v Manchester United - 11.30am
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Sunday 2nd March
Arsenal v Manchester City - 12.30pm
Everton v Tottenham - 1pm
Leicester v Reading - 3pm
West Ham United v Liverpool - 5pm
Aston Villa v Chelsea - 6.45pm
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 28, 2023 10:56:36 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/1440/cpsprodpb/DB3F/production/_129172165_englandcelebrate.jpgEngland squad in fullGoalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Sandy MacIver (Manchester City), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City) Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Maya le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Lucy Parker (West Ham), Leah Williamson (Arsenal) Midfielders: Laura Coombs (Manchester City), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Barcelona) Forwards: Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City), Jess Park (Everton), Alessia Russo (Manchester United), Katie Robinson (Brighton) ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/28/d3f22558-298c-4cd7-89ec-daed24507fe9.jpgEngland women's upcoming fixtures
6th AprilEngland v Brazil - Wembley - 7.45pm 11th April
International friendlyEngland v Australia - at Brentford - 7.45pm ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Here's what England head coach Sarina Wiegman said on her squad selection for those upcoming games against Brazil and World Cup co-hosts Australia: “We’re getting closer to the World Cup and I can’t think of two better games to assess our progress. After these games, there will be less than three months until we fly to the tournament and we must make every second on and off the pitch count. "For us as a technical staff this will be the last chance to see the players within our England environment before we come together for the final preparation phase in June. And these two matches will be two real tests to see where we are at. "This is a major new trophy and to compete for it at a sold-out Wembley is another special moment, both for us as a team but also for our fans. We will never take these occasions for granted and I want to see how we perform against two teams that will be hoping to challenge for the World Cup.” ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/3/28/f30b5a8f-733f-4580-ad98-2af81a0c6137.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 28, 2023 13:43:24 GMT
England squad: Injured forward Beth Mead unlikely to make World Cup, says Sarina Wiegman..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/52FF/production/_129174212_gettyimages-1241769635.jpgInjured forward Beth Mead is unlikely to be named in England's World Cup squad, manager Sarina Wiegman has said. Arsenal's Mead, player of the tournament in the Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in November. The World Cup begins on 20 July, with England's first group game against Haiti two days later. "It's being realistic, and she was very realistic," said Wiegman, who named her final pre-World Cup squad on Tuesday. "What we said now is, she's not in our plans now, just to really take the time to get back well," she added. "If a miracle happens and she goes [through recovery] so fast, we will reconsider it, but at this moment I don't expect that." ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/A0F7/production/_129170214_gettyimages-1241743855.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 29, 2023 16:13:18 GMT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES.
Wednesday 29th MarchBarcelona v Roma - (Agg 1-0) - 5.45pm ............................................................... Arsenal v Bayern Munich - (Agg 0-1) - 8pm Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says his side can beat anyone as they look to overturn a first-leg deficit in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. The Gunners trail 1-0 on aggregate heading into Thursday's second leg at Emirates Stadium (20:00 BST kick-off). Arsenal have not reached the semi-finals in a decade but are the only English side to win the tournament. "We can beat any team at any time and that's a great feeling," Eidevall said. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/9251/production/_129175473_gettyimages-1249055720.jpg................................................... Thursday 30th MarchWolfsberg v PSG - (Agg 1-0) - 5.45pm ......................................................... Chelsea v Lyon - (Agg 1-0) - 8pm Emma Hayes says Chelsea must "seek the opportunity" to reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals. The Blues, who play at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, carry a narrow 1-0 lead over eight-time champions Lyon in their two-legged quarter-final. Chelsea reached the final in 2021, going on to lose to Barcelona, but have yet to win the competition. "We know what to expect. They have been champions of Europe over a long period of time for a good reason," said Hayes. "We have to have the right mentality. We have to be brave. You have to appreciate their record speaks for themselves. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/9176/production/_129183273_gettyimages-1249071087.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 29, 2023 19:33:14 GMT
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RESULT.
Wednesday 29th MarchBarcelona 5 (Rolfö 11, 45'+3, León Cebrián 33, Oshoala 46, Guijarro Gutiérrez 53) Roma 1 (Serturini 58) ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/811B/production/_129215033_gettyimages-1477866873.jpgFridolina Rolfo scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Roma to secure progression to the Women's Champions League semi-finals. Rolfo scored either side of Maria Leon's stunning curled strike in front of 54,667 joyous fans at the Nou Camp. Goals from Asisat Oshoala and Patricia Guijarro put the Catalan side out of sight before Annamaria Serturini's low drive gave Roma a consolation goal. Barca will meet Chelsea or defending champions Lyon in the last four.
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