sidcow Posted September 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, MachoFantastico said: Probably already been answered, but how come the women don't have their own section of the forum? Would keep things tidy. Edited September 4, 2021 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 A great result, just from watching the highlights it looks like they had the vast majority of the chances, but whatever, we got the win. We might only win 4 or 5 matches this season so this was really important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Catched the las minute of it. Barely any people there which is disappointing. Covid restrictions or a lack of interest? Really hoping it's the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Good stuff, we need to win these types of games this season so a positive start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 That was a wicked comeback to a wicked win. Our Keeper can take a battering that's for sure. Lehmann is lovely on the ball, she got some skills and knows how to get past her mark. There were times when I thought what is this Villa team, it's so different from the Villa ladies of last season, they are playing with extreme hunger today. The passing slot of the time was fast, accurate and with speed. Our crossing was nice, again much better than last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Massive win and a great confidence boost. We’ll have much tougher tests but Leicester will be one of the teams in our lower half group, so the win is important. Integrating many new players is always going to be difficult and implementing Carla’s ideas will take time. We played some good stuff at times though. Neat and tidy and kept the ball better than last season. Hampton is a real quality pick up. She’s young, bit raw but obviously has a lot of ability. We’ll do well to keep hold of her. Edited September 4, 2021 by ferguson1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2021 On the basis that this season will most likely hinge on staying ahead of Leicester and Blues, this has to go down as a result. After winning only 3 games all season last year to chalk up one on the first game of the season can only be a good thing even if it sounds like we were really lucky to get it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Much improved second half, I thought Mayling was pretty much outstanding, but hard not to think of Hampton as woman of the match as without her saves we wouldn't have even got a point. Lehmann looks good as well, I liked Iwabuchi, but Lehamman looks more effective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I only watched after half time until the F1 started but Lehmann definitely looked the most threatening to me in the short time. Still got the Aussie striker to come into the side as well right? Hopefully it can be a good year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Catched the las minute of it. Barely any people there which is disappointing. Covid restrictions or a lack of interest? Really hoping it's the former. At one point when we scored the crowd noise was loud. As a steward, covid restriction are still in place at football but some crowds are allowed back, it's getting there. Covid isnt going to go away, I was sposed to do racing at thirsk today and have had to self isolate despite the test being negative all because I have the symptoms. Interest maybe down because of Covid but also because we barely survived last season and that womens football is still gaining followers and popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Off topic but watching this Eve - City match and the referee is awful, has proper big club bias with every decision. Everton players penalises for even daring to run near a city player. Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimski Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ingram85 said: Off topic but watching this Eve - City match and the referee is awful, has proper big club bias with every decision. Everton players penalises for even daring to run near a city player. Ridiculous. It's been this way forever unfortunately. Really hoping there's investment to developing refs with this increased exposure of the women's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted September 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2021 great win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I don't think we were lucky to win that game, our keeper made the saves when she needed to in the first half which isn't lucky it's just good play from her, and then in the second half we were the better team and took our chances, we were unlucky not to get a third as referee should have played an advantage just before Lehmann score that long range disallowed goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Could hopefully be a decent season but the aim is probably to get to at least 5 wins ASAP, and then a few draws would see us hit the 20 point mark. Would be a decent season of consolidating our position in the Super League, especially after all the signings that have been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Good result!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted September 4, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Ingram85 said: Off topic but watching this Eve - City match and the referee is awful, has proper big club bias with every decision. Everton players penalises for even daring to run near a city player. Ridiculous. IMO Everton is the bigger club, there. As for Villa, good result. With all the changes in staff and players it’s important to get the ball rolling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Good start for the Villa ladies, hopefully they’re a bit more comfortable this season. I watched the Everton v Man City game earlier, I’ve not watched any women’s football for a while. It was a bit better than I expected, some good attacking play but the defending and goalkeeping was generally terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Just checked the spuds sha result. I feel sorry for the sha ladies. 1st game and hadn't even got a full subs bench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Good win for us. Do we need a DM in the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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