Brighton & Hove Albion Women away to Arsenal Women at Meadow Park in the first game of the delayed start to the WSL season
Seagulls face the Gunners at the home of Boreham Wood. It was always going to be a tough game for the visitors as the they go to the home of the Gooners who missed out on the WSL tile last season by a single point. Especially as they have a lot of new faces after some departures over the summer. Never thought we would be back at Boreham Wood after that day at Wembley when we escaped the National League but here we are. And it'd just a little bit warmer this time (no snow).
It started badly when Kullberg was sent off 👉 after just 7 minutes for tripping Swedish International Blackstenius about 2mm outside the box. Offside? Maybe but it was clearly going to be a long night for us and the Seagulls. They battled and defended but Scottish International Kim Little broke through the barricades to score on 27 ⚽. Time seemed to slow down as half time approached but we held on to the single goal deficit at the break. Phew!
The second half started on the front foot with the Seagulls best chance and only shot on target but it was well saved by Norwegian International Zinsberger. Blackstenius got her goal a couple of minutes later ⚽. The theme of international players getting goals continued when the Euros Best Player decided it was her turn and the Beth Mead revenge tour started it's WSL episode, killing the game off completely with goals on 63 ⚽, and 83 ⚽. The Seagulls crossbar had a good night, keeping out what would have been few more goals. It could have been worse against a team of some of Europe's top players and Hope and the ladies should be proud of their efforts tonight. There will be better games. 🤞
Out of respect for the Queen, we held a minutes silence, sang the God Save The King and then in solidarity with those queuing to paying their respects in London, we queued for over an hour to get food. Scranometer was a potential 9/10 for a lovely egg 🍳🍳 burger 🍔 and chips but disqualified ❌ by the length of the queue. Oops. 😳
Officials did generally well but ruined the game with sending off Kullburg when Blackstinius had been off-side. The Seagulls didn't let their heads drop but an already difficult game suddenly became mission impossible.
POTM: VW20. Our rock at the back, Vicky Williams who seemed to be everywhere tackling here and blocking there.
Next up, AFC Varndean at the Withdean before we go on a short international break.
See you soon
Love Tranmerekat 🐾
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