00:18Hello and a warm welcome to Nelson Road Stadium.
00:22I'm Derek Ray and my commentary partner for this one is the former England international
00:27Sue Smith and everyone here on tenterhooks you'd have to say with good reason what are you
00:32expecting I'm anticipating a good match today it's important they get off to a good start
00:37play their way into the game be confident on the ball and hopefully we won't be disappointed
01:03the lineup then for the hosts yeah it looks to be a diamond 4-4-2 with the two strikers
01:09receiving
01:09support from the number 10 it's just key that those wide players are smart in their positioning
01:15expand when they've got the ball make the pitch as large as possible but then slot in when they're
01:20out of possession this is the lineup for the visitors today yeah looks like a conventional
01:374-4-2 you don't see it too often anymore but it should give them a really stable platform
01:43both in and out of possession
02:16and there we have it the first half is underway
02:31Harrigan
02:38well good run and good ball control
02:43it needs an accurate cross oh could be an opportunity here
02:51and the snuffing out of the cross there
02:55and a throw in forthcoming
03:00might lead to a chance
03:01an incredible block
03:03yeah absolutely top quality wasn't it
03:06good tackle what can she do from here
03:15well we're talking about a top class player we enjoy watching her
03:19and she'll hope to bring her influence to bear on the proceedings
03:22yeah she's so efficient in front of goal whenever a chance comes her way she at least test the keeper
03:28the defense are going to have to remain focused for the full 90 minutes
03:31because she only needs one opportunity and she'll punish her
03:37maddie song
03:43harrigan
03:53and a decent save for credit
04:03now sending it in
04:04well the keeper really taking charge
04:07was never going to be denied
04:12showing good situational awareness
04:21well not making life difficult for the keeper at all
04:23a wide attempt
04:48and that is how to win the ball
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04:55chambers
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04:58and moving the ball forward with genuine purpose here
05:02well nothing comes of it
05:03it looked promising
05:10can she find the right pass
05:18to put them ahead
05:19and the keeper taking it cleanly
05:27now they stop them in their tracks
05:31said really well to get through
05:35well problem solved in the end
05:46well that's asking for a yellow card
06:18and there the move stalls
06:20yeah that looks really promising
06:22they'll be disappointed you know
06:25and pressing expertly
06:30now the attack fizzled out
06:43credit to them for winning it back
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07:00the first half here
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08:43She doesn't compose herself. You can see the frustration on her face.
08:51And conceding the throw-in.
09:01And a brisk run.
09:05That didn't go to plan in the end.
09:09Oh, great attacking play.
09:13Now, can she put this one away?
09:16And it's in!
09:171-0, they've breached the defence.
09:30Well, here's the replay, and it's so impressive how quickly they go from back to front.
09:35And once she's through, there's no second guessing.
09:38Goes straight for power and absolutely dumps it past the keeper.
09:43That's a proper striker's finish.
09:46Chambers.
09:54Real intensity and purpose about this.
10:00But dealt with the threat.
10:13So a half an hour remaining.
10:16And a timely intervention.
10:32Well, she really deserves credit for that challenge.
10:39Really good block.
10:44Well, breaking at pace is always a possibility.
10:48Real chance.
10:51And a goal to really bolster things for them.
10:55Two in front.
11:08Well, we can see it again now.
11:10And they're so dangerous in these transitions.
11:13The speed of the counter-attack is really impressive.
11:16And they're through on goal.
11:17She decides to go for power.
11:19Absolutely smashes it past the keeper.
11:21And you have to say, it was a good finish.
11:30So underway again.
11:32And a 2-0 advantage here.
11:46A very effective challenge put in.
11:51A very effective challenge put in.
12:01Now, perhaps they can counter from here.
12:08And an effective clearance.
12:12And the keeper is delighted and relieved.
12:15Because after that break, I thought it was going to be a goal.
12:19Yeah, impressive counter.
12:20But the finish wasn't great, was it?
12:22It's an easy stop in the end.
12:31Well, that's asking for a yellow card.
12:42And this will be yellow.
12:44Yeah, you could see that one coming, couldn't you?
13:02Long way out this.
13:04Well, right up the goalkeeper.
13:06And she took it without any fuss.
13:12One super tackle and they've won possession.
13:17And in with a real chance.
13:19Well, the break was on, but she stopped them in their tracks.
13:26Maybe dangerous here.
13:41And the counter attack looks on.
13:45Oh, looks so promising.
13:48That's how to pick a pass.
13:50That's great timing.
13:55So, two minutes of stoppage time here.
14:01Opportunity.
14:03Unbelievable reflexes from the goalkeeper.
14:04Yeah, her agility was phenomenal.
14:07She had so little time.
14:09Truly world class, that.
14:24So, the corner played into the box.
14:30And so, the final whistle here.
14:32The visitors come out on top, Sue.
14:35Yeah, it was a fairly comfortable result in the end.
14:38They control large parts of the game.
14:39It was a real professional performance.
14:41And I think they deserved the result.
14:47Well, no wonder our cameras are following her around.
14:51That really was an exceptional performance.
14:53I must say, to add to the growing list.
14:56Well, she was a constant threat.
14:58Either playing on the shoulder or looking to drop into space.
15:01Her movement was so clever.
15:03Bagged a couple.
15:04Could have had a few more.
15:15Well, not making life difficult for the...
15:19Well, not making life difficult for the...
