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Manchester United Girls boss Marc Skinner has revealed that the crew regarded to assault extra, which in the end made the distinction of their 2-0 win in opposition to Leicester Metropolis.
United travelled to the King Energy Stadium on a run of three consecutive attracts, and stress was on Skinner and his gamers to clinch a consequence with a view to keep away from falling additional again within the WSL standings.
Elisabeth Terland gave United the lead simply earlier than the break, producing a looping header to beat Janina Leitzig within the Leicester objective.
The Reds were largely in control as they saved making an attempt to interrupt down the Foxes’ cussed defence and finally acquired their reward by way of Celin Bizet, who capitalised on a defensive mishap from the hosts to search out the again of the online.
The consequence has left United in fifth place, with 15 factors gained from a potential 21. Skinner’s facet are six factors adrift of desk leaders Chelsea.
United stay unbeaten up to now this time period.
After the match, Skinner spoke to the media [via BBC] and heaped reward on his stars for his or her incredible response after some disappointing outcomes over the previous few weeks.
Skinner stated, “I’m actually happy. I assumed in opposition to Brighton, we have been the higher crew. We must always have had a penalty. When it got here to the opposite two video games, we didn’t assault sufficient.”
“Our touches within the field have been too passive. We checked out it this week and determined to be extra aggressive.”
“At this time we have been far more aggressive. We have been larger up the sphere and received our duels extra.”
On dealing with Leicester at a very good time, Skinner remarked, “I wouldn’t disrespect the opponent. It’s good for us to get in opposition to our form. the fact is we’d have tried to assault extra as we speak anyway.”
“I’m actually proud of that efficiency. It’s one other clear sheet.”
United return to motion on Wednesday after they face Everton within the Girls’s League Cup.
