WSL 22/23 | Brighton v United 11:30 Sat 1 April

[jojojo]

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Grim kickoff time for anyone thinking about traveling down from Manchester for the match, but there you go - TV make that kind of demand.

I know I sound like a stuck record on this, but this is another must win for us. Any points dropped and top three will start to slip away from us.

Match is live on Sky and available in some countries free to view on FAPlayer.

 

[Grande]

Every game from here on out is must win.

 

[top1whoisman]

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[SuperScoot]

Interresting he's gone with an extra central midfielder then in Boe Risa, rather than a wide attacker like Parris or Garcia.

He must think he can get some joy through the middle of the pitch against Brighton, hope it works - could be viewed as slightly negative considering we need to win.

 

[top1whoisman]

Interresting he's gone with an extra central midfielder then in Boe Risa, rather than a wide attacker like Parris or Garcia.

He must think he can get some joy through the middle of the pitch against Brighton, hope it works - could be viewed as slightly negative considering we need to win.

Perhaps they want to try Toone in a wide position and based on form and suitability Bøe Risa is the natural choice to play behind Russo.

 

[SuperScoot]

Perhaps they want to try Toone in a wide position and based on form and suitability Bøe Risa is the natural choice to play behind Russo.

Possibly so yes, I always think Toone is best on the half turn as a 10.

Boe Risa is a very good player, we need goals though today to keep the GD up vs our rivals.

Hopefully by dominating the midfield the goals will come.

 

[top1whoisman]

Possibly so yes, I always think Toone is best on the half turn as a 10.

Boe Risa is a very good player, we need goals though today to keep the GD up vs our rivals.

Hopefully by dominating the midfield the goals will come.

It might also be something they've seen in the Brighton team that they can get at. I don't see this as a "defensive" move and I'm pretty sure we're not going to score less because of this change. And now there's three quality wingers on the bench to change the game if need be.

And yeah I agree that's Tooney's best position but she's been off the boil a bit lately so maybe this is the way to get her more involved.

 

[top1whoisman]

Galton 0-1!

 

[Nero]

1-0 United. Laughable goalkeeping.

 

[jojojo]

Galton scores from Zelem corner 1-0

Good news, because Brighton were defending well and with numbers.

 

[jojojo]

1-0 United. Laughable goalkeeping.

It was a weird one, like she expected to be fouled and forgot what she was supposed to be doing.

 

[top1whoisman]

Le Tissier literally in the mud.

 

[jojojo]

We're getting stuck playing out from the back in general at the moment. Going to have to mix it up a bit. Brighton are enjoying this too much right now.

 

[jojojo]

Lovely move from Russo out wide there, unfortunately followed by an overhit cross. At least we're back on the front foot again

 

[top1whoisman]

Bøe Risa making good late runs to the box. Would be ace to get a second before HT.

 

[londonredmaniac]

Bit disjointed but expected with the pitch I suppose.

 

[top1whoisman]

A decent half, I'd say. Very good in counter press but at the same time that seemed to be the only way to get any momentum. Like @jojojo said our slow build-up doesn't lead to anything really. We've tried a few long balls behind the line, a bit more quality in those and we'll get the chance or two to put this to bed. Especially on that pitch I'd go a bit more direct. If nothing else at least it'll make Brighton a bit wary and maybe open up some space in the midfield.

 

[top1whoisman]

Happy to see the early sub. We need to take control of this game.

 

[top1whoisman]

Batlle is an amazing footballer. She’s got everything a modern fullback needs.

Leeeeeeahhh!!

 

[jojojo]

Lovely move from Leah Galton and we're 2-0 up

 

[top1whoisman]

Lovely move from Leah Galton and we're 2-0 up

Looked like the chance was gone there, luckily she was on her stronger foot. Beautiful through ball from Blundell.

 

[londonredmaniac]

Couple more here would be useful

 

[top1whoisman]

I can feel Tooney’s pain.

 

[jojojo]

In the net again, but Toone was offside.

Russo limps out of the penalty area at the end of the move.

 

[Eric_the_Red99]

Couple more here would be useful

Yes, we’ve already got a healthy GD cushion over City and Chelsea, but it would be good to get well ahead of Arsenal too. GD could make all the difference, it’s so close at the top. Brighton have the worst defence in the league too so this is an opportunity.

 

[RedPed]

Would be something if we could win the league this season.

 

[jojojo]

Couple more here would be useful

That top four is brutal now.

 

[The_Order]

where can you watch this?

 

[top1whoisman]

How is that Brighton’s free kick?

 

[jojojo]

Maya le Tissier stayed down for a while there - looked like a painful collision with the Southampton player falling on top of her. Hopefully nothing too nasty.

 

[jojojo]

where can you watch this?

Sky sports in the UK. Only 5 minutes left though.

And we're 3-0 up with a Rachel Williams header from a corner.

 

[top1whoisman]

Yes Williams! 0-3

 

[RedPed]

Easy peasy.

 

[RedPed]

4!!

 

[top1whoisman]

Lucía! Thank you Brighton.

 

[RedPed]

Garcia answering all the questions...

 

[jojojo]

Lucia Garcia makes it 4-0 - intercepted a poor pass by a Brighton defender on the halfway line.

 

[londonredmaniac]

That top four is brutal now.

Aye, those 2 goals will come in handy!!

 

[jojojo]

Getting respectable now

 

[jojojo]

Lucia nearly clear through on the break but offside - very close call.