Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa side signed off for the Women’s Super League winter break with a heavy 6-1 defeat against in-form leaders Manchester City. In cup action, Kenni Thompson’s Bournemouth advanced in the Women’s FA Cup, and Aaliyah Nolan found the net for Bradford City Women.
Assistant manager Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa faced a daunting task against the Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City. Although Villa took an early lead, City’s quality proved too much in a goal-laden affair at Villa Park in the 6 - 1 win.
Kenni Thompson and her Bournemouth Women’s FC teammates advanced to the Adobe Women’s FA Cup fourth round for the first time in the club’s history.
The Cherries secured a convincing 5-0 win over Fulham in their third-round clash. While Thompson, who is known for her free-kick expertise, was substituted late on, the victory was secured through goals from Sophie Quirk, Molly Barron-Clark, Jenna Markham, an own goal, and Amber Treweek.
In the North East Regional Women's Football League, forward Aaliyah Nolan was on target for Bradford City Women as they secured a dominant 5-0 win over Ossett United at the Horsfall Stadium.
Nolan, an experienced striker who has been in fine form this season, helped her team to a crucial three points in the league battle.
Finally, in Spain’s Tercera Andaluza Malaga Senior Division, Brighton Morrison was an unused substitute as his Benamocarra FC teammates defeated Lower Caves 6-1. The comprehensive victory saw Benamocarra FC return to the top of the table.
Dashun Cooper the QPR Women’s goalkeeper coach watched from the sideline as his team drew 2 - 2 with MK Dons Women.
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