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Successful start to the season for Burnley FC Women

2021-08-15T16:46:21.184Z

OPENING DAY DELIGHT FOR WOMEN

Successful start to the season for Burnley FC Women

2021-08-15T16:46:21.184Z

Successful start to the season for Burnley FC Women

Clarets score four against Sheffield

Burnley FC Women got the 2021/22 season off to a positive start with a convincing 4-0 win over Sheffield FC Women.

Starting brightly, the clarets enjoyed plenty of possession, with forwards Evie Priestley and Katie Thomas coming close to opening the scoring on a number of occasions.

The Sheffield defence held strong in the first half, with the keeper making a handful of magnificent saves to deny the visitors, the most noteworthy against a strong close range effort from Burnley's Dominique Cooper.

Burnley came out fighting in the second half, and following two substitutions which saw Katie Thomas and Dominique Cooper make way for Lucia Molinari and Courtney Willis, started to convert chances into goals.

Within minutes of the whistle Evie Priestley had opened the scoring, with new signing Willis doubling the lead three minutes later.

Burnley were dominant following the goals and managed to nullify any threats Sheffield posed.

In the 76th minute, a foul on Courtney Willis saw midfielder Nic Worthington calmly convert from the spot.

Then in the 89th minute Evie Priestley managed to slot in a final goal to make it four.

Burnley FC Women Manager, Matt Bee said: "Overall it was a pleasing start to the new season.

"We were professional in how we approched the game and we controlled all the key moments effectively.

"The first half wasn't sharp enough in big moments and we needed a more clinical, ruthless edge in the final third. The second half we found that and could have had more.

"I'm pleased with the start we've made, however we still have work to do and areas to refine."