#44 London City Lionesses (H) - 24/04/2022

D-M, Nat & Shahan discuss Bristol City Women's comprehensive
slaying by London City Lionesses in the final home game of what
has been, overall, a rejuvenating 21/22 season. The Vixens were
undone by LCL's sharp attacking prowess and harrying midfield
press which pinned us in our half for large portions of the game.
City rarely threatened LCL, aside from the customary Abi Harrison
goal; her 21st of the season. In truth we had a bad day at the
office, and LCL had a very good one. They now leapfrog us into
second place in the FAWC table.

There was a rare start for Sophie Whitehouse in goal, and academy
product Maddi Wilde made her first full league debut at right
back. In the first half the City defence arguably struggled to
adjust to these changes, and Whitehouse's very different
goalkeeping style. Aspin and Murray made uncharacteristic
mistakes, leading to goals, and Whitehouse was hesitant to come
off her line which gave LCL forward Karin Muya the time she
needed to pick her spot, and crash in LCL's third. Even so, the
defence settled in the second half, and Whitehouse commanded her
six-yard area well. Will she get another outing next week at
Sunderland?

We talk admiringly of Ella Powell's athleticism and power, praise
sparky moments from Ffion Morgan and respond to the shock news
that Flo Allen is retiring from professional football at the
tender age of 22. Thanks for the memories, Flo, and all the very
best for your future endeavours.

We also discuss the end of season awards, with Abi Harrison
winning Player of the Year & the Golden Boot, and Fran
Bentley winning Young Player of the Year. Follow us, rate us,
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