
York promoted after INCREDIBLE stoppage-time drama
York clinches promotion with incredible stoppage-time drama against Rochdale
Manchester City, the WSL leaders, faced a surprising defeat against Brighton after initially taking the lead. Brighton equalized just before halftime, marking a significant setback for City's title aspirations.
WSL Leaders City stunned by Brighton
Manchester City should still go on to win the WSL but their title charge suffered a setback on the south coast.
The table toppers took the lead early on against Brighton & Hove Albion through Kerolin in just the fifth minute of the game.
City pressure continued and it seemed like only a matter of time before they doubled their lead until first-half stoppage time when Madison Haley netted after Fran Kirby's layoff.
Then two minutes into the second half the home side were ahead. Kirby again with the assist as she found Kiko Seike on the right who fired the ball past her compatriot Ayaka Yamashita.
Brighton were much improved in the second half and they were rewarded for that with a third goal when Haley headed in a rebound of her own effort to make it 3-1 in the 65th minute.
Naturally, Khadija Shaw got her name on the scoresheetĀ and she gave the home fans plenty of nerves when she reduced the deficit in the 86th minute but the Seagulls held on to earn all three points.
Of course, City remain top of the WSL, nine points clear of champions Chelsea. Their most likely challengers now are who are 11 points behind but have three games in hand. Brighton meanwhile move up to sixth, five points behind .
The final score of the match was 1-1, with Brighton equalizing just before halftime.
Kerolin scored the opening goal for Manchester City in the fifth minute of the match.
Despite the setback, Manchester City is still expected to be strong contenders for the WSL title.

York clinches promotion with incredible stoppage-time drama against Rochdale

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