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sacreblueits442

sacreblueits442

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14 minutes ago, davieG said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/60111534

 

Highlights

....Plumptre took up a poor position in that last sequence!!!

There was a backline, but when she came back to join she was sitting too deep and playing the Villa player onside. With the deflection if Plumptre had been a yard further forward then she could have comfortably cut the ball out and stop the chance from happening. She was at the near post for their first goal where she actually flicked the ball on and caused us the goal. 

  Defensively she is just not good enough and needs to be taken out and put in midfield where her skillset and strength would be better used.

davieG

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https://shekicks.net/blackburn-rovers-ladies-sign-irish-defender-and-slovenian-midfielder/

 

Blackburn Rovers Ladies have signed Erica Cunningham from IFK Norrkoping and Leicester City’s Luana Zajmi in a loan deal.

 

Luana Zajmi is a 19-year-old Slovenian youth international, who joins on loan from Leicester City until the end of the season.

The versatile midfielder joined the Foxes in the summer from ZNK Pomurje, with who she gained UWCL experience.

She made her debut for Leicester earlier this season in the Conti Cup against Manchester City.

davieG

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https://www.lcfc.com/news/2467427/excellent-lcfc-women-secure-fa-cup-progression-at-spurs/featured

 

Making three changes from the team that met Aston Villa in the Barclays FA Women's Super League last time out, Georgia Brougham replaced Sam Tierney in defence, captain Sophie Barker came back into the side, with Esmee De Graaf making way, and Freya Gregory returned in place of Natasha Flint after being ineligible to face her former club last weekend. 

The Foxes utilised a three-at-the-back system at The Hive Stadium, while Jess Sigsworth and Gregory played either side of Shannon O’Brien in attack.

A couple of half chances fell Spurs’ way in the opening minutes of the contest. Rosella Ayane’s long-range strike was held by Demi Lambourne ahead of Jessica Naz’s effort being blocked by Brougham after the Tottenham winger cut inside onto her favoured right boot.

Naz was in the action again shortly after, sending a half volley towards goal and finding Leicester’s shot-stopper in the way once more.

City showed their own intentions when O’Brien won back possession on the edge of the Tottenham box, but were unable to capitalise, with Molly Pike eventually shooting over the crossbar, set up by Sigsworth.

A quick break from the home side soon opened up their next opportunity. Naz raced down the right, crossing towards Ayane, who turned the ball off target via her first-time effort.

Back at the other end of the pitch, neat play from Gregory down the left created space for a cross and she picked out Sigsworth in the middle, but the forward's diving header landed wide of the target.

O’Brien also diverted a header wide from Jemma Purfield's cross, after the forward had struck a low attempt that Spencer claimed.

Lambourne dealt with the first sign of danger in the second half, racing out quickly to get a hand to the ball as Angela Addison moved into the box, after being played in by former Fox Rachel Williams.

City’s ‘No.1 was also called into action to thwart Ayane, who tried to beat the ‘keeper at her near post from a tight angle. Purfield’s then blocked Naz’s powerful strike as the Lilywhites continued to press for the opener.

Leicester were standing firm, though, and Ashleigh Neville was the latest to try her luck, weaving in and out of two challenges before shooting wide of the post.

The deadlock was broken right on the hour-mark, however, as Tottenham took advantage of quick throw-in to send Naz on her way down the right and, after getting past Ashleigh Plumptre, the winger whipped a low cross into the six-yard box which Addison gratefully accepted, tapping home at the back post.

Tierney was introduced alongside De Graaf for the final 20 minutes and rose highest to meet O’Brien's cross, but was unable to turn it home as the visitors searched for a route back into the contest. Pike then went for goal herself from 25 yards out, failing to trouble Spencer, but there were signs that the Foxes could force extra-time.

And they did just that courtesy of a stunning goal from O’Brien, who won back possession before taking aim and striking the ball into the top corner from outside the area with 10 minutes to play.

That gave City the impetus to push on and try to grab the winner during normal time. Plumptre set up Sigsworth, who tested Spencer, before substitute De Graaf came within inches of turning home Sophie Howard’s cross, though she couldn’t get a strong enough connection.

Tottenham also had late chances of their own and it took a fingertip stop from Lambourne to ensure Naz’s strike would be diverted wide. Ayane then looked to curl a shot into the corner and, once again, Lambourne flung herself across goal to save. A last-ditch tackle from Sigsworth, sliding in to deny Molly Bartrip, ensured the game would move into an additional 30 minutes.

Within a minute of the restart, the Foxes held the lead for the first time in the game. The ball fell for Howard, who expertly lobbed it over Spencer with a controlled, side-footed finish, handing City the perfect start.

Opportunities then fell at either end in quick succession. Plumptre headed Purfield’s free-kick off target, while Neville cut the ball across goal and a vital interception from De Graaf prevented a Spurs player getting a crucial touch, before Asmita Ale headed over from the resulting corner.

Leicester City Academy player Ava Baker was soon brought into the action, as was Connie Scofield for her Foxes debut, ahead of more valiant defending keeping the north London side at bay, with Lambourne denying Bartrip’s low shot.

City clinched their place in the next round during stoppage time as De Graaf chased down a backpass, blocking the clearance and running the ball into an empty net, celebrating in front of the travelling Foxes fans.

Major moment… 

The tie looked to be heading in Spurs’ favour as the clock ticked towards 80 minutes, but there would be plenty more twists to come during an enthralling contest. Shannon O’Brien’s stunner restored parity and two extra-time goals completed the turnaround.  

Who impressed?

It would be easy to pick out any of Leicester’s starters or substitutes, who all contributed to an excellent away victory. But defender Sophie Howard, playing as an auxiliary centre forward, scored the stunning lobbed effort which changed the momentum of the tie.

Where do we stand?

Leicester are into the fifth round of the Vitality Women's FA Cup, with the draw taking place from 7:30pm on Monday, live on talkSPORT 2. City will be ball no.15 in the draw.

Coming up… 

The Foxes’ next Women’s Super League fixture comes from St. Andrew’s Stadium as the Foxes make the journey to face Birmingham City on Sunday 6 February (2pm kick-off).

The details…

City: Lambourne; Brougham, McManus, Plumptre; Howard, Barker (c) (Tierney 69’), Pike, Purfield (Baker 105’); Sigsworth, O’Brien (Scofield 114’), Gregory (De Graaf 69’).

Subs not used: Harris, Devlin, Smith, Robinson.

Goals: O'Brien 82', Howard 91', De Graaf 120+2'. 

All times GMT.

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Vlad the Fox

Vlad the Fox

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They seem to be building a bit of momentum. Since beating birmingham I think they’ve now recorded two cup wins, and a league win and we’re undone by a late villa goal last week. Hopefully this bodes well for next week and the remainder of the season. Things definitely seem to have improved since Bedford’s arrival. 

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grobyfox1990

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13 hours ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Drawn away to Chelsea in the 5th round. Probably the most difficult tie they could have drawn.

Spurs are also apparently a better team than Leicester but didn’t put more than 3 passes together on Sunday. I’ve seen pub teams play better, I honestly think I wouldn’t have looked out of place in their team. No reason why lcfc can’t beat Chelsea and progress 

LCFCJoe96

LCFCJoe96

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13 hours ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Drawn away to Chelsea in the 5th round. Probably the most difficult tie they could have drawn.

Very tough task but most of their squad will be away on international duty until a couple days before the game and they should have a League Cup final the week after, bit of a weak side and anything can happen…we put in a good account against them in the league already too and that was before Bedford came in

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davieG

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https://shekicks.net/leicester-city-women-sign-esther-morgan-on-loan-from-spurs/

 

Leicester City Women sign Esther Morgan on loan from Spurs

1st February 2022 Wilf Frith - FA WSL, League News, NEWS

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Leicester City Women have signed defender Esther Morgan on loan from Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old full-back is a welsh international and made her full debut against Canada in April 2021.

Morgan told LCFC TV: “I’m really excited about this opportunity, and I’m really excited to be here.

“I think I need to be playing and I think this is a good place for me to be given opportunities. I’m here to fight for my place in the team and hopefully make us a stronger side.”

Morgan has so far made 12 appearances for Spurs since her senior debut in February 2021.

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