How London City proved they can live up to the hype

Sincity Press Staff 2 hours ago 1 min read 3
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There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.

London City showed they can live up to the hype in their recent encounter with Manchester United, according to head coach Eva Olid. When she spoke to the media for the archetypal clip on Thursday, the Spaniard promised brave, attacking football and a tendency to predominate possession. What unfolded in a difficult opening 45 minutes for United supporters was a side lacking confidence and threat, failing to produce a shot of any kind. The second half brought improvement, though it arrived too late. United did not register a shot on target until the ninth minute of second‑half stoppage time, when substitute Simi Awujo’s effort gave the scoreline a friendlier appearance. "I ever accidental it's a process. In 3 weeks, I don't deliberation we tin judge we are a squad that volition predominate the shot and attack," said ex-Hearts brag Olid, who was appointed connected 5 August. "Of course, I deliberation it