In what was always going to be a tough game, against the league favourites, the Tigresses slipped to a 0-3 defeat despite a resilient performance
Two first half goals by the hosts from corners, and a swooping move early in the second half were the difference between the sides in a game that for large parts looked competitive
Throughout the first 45 Burnley dominated possession but were limited to half chances from range, with stubborn defending and a structured press causing issues throughout
Daniels found one of the gaps in the to get a fierce strike away that was well saved by Wallace. The resultant corner was tapped home by the Belgian international after City failed to clear their lines
It was the Tigresses who had the best chances following that. Hope Knight capitalised on a good press on the right and a loose pass infield. As the experienced forward drove forward she was forced in to an early strike that failed to hit the target
Copy and paste ten minutes later, in the midst of Burnley possession in which they were limited on their attack, a loose pass infield after a good press set away Maiya Akrill. The 16 year old on her first FAWNL league start raced through, but struggled to get her shot away amidst good defending
Moments later Burnley were 2-0 up. Another corner, at the cross looped off a defenders head and nestled in at the far post
HT 0-2
The second half started in a flash. Burnley had to adjust to overcome City’s challenge, and that adjustment led directly to the third goal. A sweeping move down the wing, a quick switch of play and a tap in at the far post – The Clarets showing their quality and experience through that moment
Burnley dominated the second half but failed to add their tally as the game petered out
FT 0-3