WSL Cup QF 19/20 | United women v Brighton | Wed 15th Jan at 7:30

[jojojo]

So, with the Liverpool match postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, next match up is back at Leigh, and it's in the WSL Cup. We've already played Brighton at Leigh in WSL1 and won that 4-0. Their League form has been poor this season P12 W2 D3 L7 but as we lost our last match to bottom of the table Bristol, nothing can be taken for granted.

Annoyingly this one clashes with our FA Cup replay against Wolves so I won't be able to go. Scheduling is going to be an ongoing problem really for the women's game as it tries to get its head round the idea that the newer clubs (in particular) like United, have fans who expect to see both teams play.

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[jojojo]

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A real shame about the clash with the Wolves game.

 

[RedfromIreland]

Thanks @jojojo It is annoying that they both clash though.

 

[Maestro14]

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A real shame about the clash with the Wolves game.

Millie Turner apparently carrying a knock. Looks like a 4-4-2 maybe? Is this match being broadcast at all? MUTV is covering the FA Cup game, and I can't see anything on the FA Player either.

 

[buchansleftleg]

Well it is 2 coats colder than usual here at lsv tonight!

 

[buchansleftleg]

1-0 to united...McManus sweeping in a Zelem cross

 

[buchansleftleg]

Brighton have been pressing well. The goal rocked them for 5 minutes but we just missed a couple of chances. Their #9 looks a physical threat but has just made one run into the box with menace so far.

 

[buchansleftleg]

Jess Siggsworth almost connects with a cross...ends in the net herself...then Brighton break and should score but they sky it when clear on goal.

Match getting more open.

 

[buchansleftleg]

Half time and it stays 1-0 somehow. Hope Powell's Brighton showing some class and threat in that half. Not just dependent on lumping it up to their big #9.

United getting in some good crosses but not quite getting another goal.

"Next goal crucial" is no doubt what the pundits would say.

 

[Maestro14]

Thanks for the updates @buchansleftleg , let's hope they can settle it in the 2nd half.

If you want an update from Old Trafford, its 0-0 and its shit. That's all.

 

[buchansleftleg]

Start the second half quite flat, we struggle to deal with their height. Ref gives a penalty to Brighton but they hit the crossbar.

United have been telegraphing their passes a bit... maybe time for some guile from the bench?

 

[buchansleftleg]

Arnott and James on for Hansen and Turner...bold move from Casey...going all out for another leaving Ross on up front as well.

Two quick chances for United.

 

[buchansleftleg]

James through on goal after Siggy wins the ball, draws a great save from Brighton keeper, they break and flying header somehow misses the post.

Really open game now.

 

[buchansleftleg]

Relief at last...Zelem picks out Siggy's run who fizzes a cross in for Ross to make it 2-0

 

[buchansleftleg]

Tension back on... Ref gives a dubious penalty and Brighton score. 2-1 to United

 

[buchansleftleg]

Finished 2-1 despite the efforts of the referee there making some ludicrous decisions.

 

[buchansleftleg]

Last 10-15 minutes descended into a farcical referee display....letting them push and clothesline James, and giving Brighton over 6 minutes of added time when we had 3 minor knocks.

Really impressed by Casey Stoney today. I would have expected her to take off Ross who had run a lot but had little impact.

She played Ladd at the back and brought on 2 extra attackers and changed the momentum of the game immediately. It felt like Brighton were going to equalise but we got the vital second goal thanks to Casey's changes.

 

[jojojo]

Thanks for the updates @buchansleftleg - at OT I only get a signal on the concourse, so I appreciated the chance to catch up at half time.

 

[Grande]

Well done to fo to the semi’s. Only team outside the big three to get there!

Katie Zelem involved in both goals, Casey Stoney with some good subs, and a goal for Jane Ross. Good cup day for United!

 

[buchansleftleg]

Thanks for the updates @buchansleftleg - at OT I only get a signal on the concourse, so I appreciated the chance to catch up at half time.

No problem. It was my little audition to be another John Motson, although I could have done with the sheepskin coat!

 

[jojojo]

Abbie's first ever goal for United

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Jane Ross got the other one

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[Bogga]

Well done ladies! Lets forget these last tough games and get back to winning every game!

 

[Lightbringer]

Chelsea at home for the semi-finals. That must be considered a good draw since it was home? From what I have seen, I reckon we have had the most trouble with Arsenal also.