Hemp narrowly missed placing away a Chloe Kelly cross within the 58th minute, whereas a Fowler strike inside 80 minutes was curbed by Brighton keeper Sophie Baggaley, who has impressed since signing from Manchester United.
The sport turned after former Sydney FC defender Charlize Rule got here off the bench for Brighton within the 78th minute in time to see teammate and fellow substitute Lee Geum-min snatch the lead in opposition to the run of place within the 81st minute.
Late Metropolis assaults proved fruitless as Brighton defended gallantly to safe a well-known victory after greater than seven minutes of damage that included yet one more Hemp strike in opposition to the submit.
West Ham keeper Mackenzie Arnold is caught out by Geyse for Manchester United.Credit score: Getty Photos
In the meantime, Mackenzie Arnold conceded 5 targets because the West Ham defence capitulated in opposition to Manchester United on the Leigh Sport Village.
The Matildas’ keeper was left stranded as Brazilian ahead Geyse broke for United to ram dwelling the opening objective within the third minute.
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A deadly strike on 42 minutes by Millie Turner gave Arnold no likelihood, whereas an injury-time end by Nikita Parris off an Ella Toone help stretched the house aspect’s benefit to a few targets to all however end the sport off earlier than the half-time whistle.
Late second-half targets to United substitute Lucia Garcia and defender Jayde Riviere added to West Ham’s distress, the West London membership now hovering dangerously near the relegation zone with only one win from six begins.
Within the late kickoff, Arsenal had been taking part in Leicester Metropolis at King Energy Stadium, with Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley anticipated to function, and Kyra Cooney-Cross on the lookout for extra recreation time after her midweek beginning debut within the membership’s 3-1 League Cup win over Bristol. Courtney Nevin was additionally anticipated to function for Leicester.
Within the day’s different video games, Tottenham and Liverpool drew 1-1 and Aston Villa had been taking part in Bristol Metropolis in a battle of the WSL basement.
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