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BBC News
20-05-2025
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Holland back in Wales squad after Euros scare
Liverpool forward Ceri Holland has been named in the Wales squad for the final Nations League group matches, two months after fears that she could miss Euro 27, is part of a 26-strong squad named by manager Rhian Wilkinson for the decisive League A matches against Denmark in Odense on May 30 and against Italy in Swansea four days winger was stretchered off during Wales' 2-1 defeat to Denmark in April but scans showed her leg injury was not as serious as first thought and she returned for Liverpool later that news came as a great relief to not only the player, who was in tears coming off the pitch, but to a Wales team preparing for its first major women's tournament when they take on the Netherlands on July 5 in Lucerne, cap-holder Jess Fishlock and striker Kayleigh Barton have also returned to Wilkinson's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. Like Holland, 38-year-old Fishlock, who is in line to win a 161st cap, was a late injury withdrawal for the 1-1 draw away to Sweden. Barton, 37, also missed the trip as well as the Denmark game in Cardiff four days experienced goalkeeper Laura O'Sullivan-Jones does not feature after sustaining an ACL injury which has also ruled her out of Euro 2025.18-year-old Aston Villa keeper Soffia Kelly has been called up in her place, one of three uncapped teenagers along with fellow stopper Poppy Soper and Bristol CIty forward Tianna Teisar. Manchester United's once-capped 18-year-old midfielder Mared Griffiths is also will be relegated from League A if they lose to Denmark or if they draw and Italy do not lose to Sweden. Wales squad Goalkeepers: Olivia Clark (Leicester City), Safia Middleton-Patel (Manchester United), Soffia Kelly (Aston Villa), Poppy Soper (Blackburn Rovers).Defenders: Rhiannon Roberts (Real Betis), Josie Green (Crystal Palace), Charlie Estcourt (DC Power), Hayley Ladd (Everton), Gemma Evans (Liverpool), Mayzee Davies (Manchester City), Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace - on loan from Seattle Reign), Ella Powell (Bristol City), Esther Morgan (Sheffield United).Midfielders: Alice Griffiths (Durham - on loan from Southampton), Angharad James (Seattle Reign), Lois Joel (Newcastle United), Carrie Jones (IFK Norrköping), Jess Fishlock (Seattle Reign), Mared Griffiths (Manchester United).Forwards: Ceri Holland (Liverpool), Rachel Rowe (Southampton), Kayleigh Barton (Charlton Athletic), Tianna Teisar (Bristol City), Hannah Cain (Leicester City), Ffion Morgan (Bristol City), Elise Hughes (Crystal Palace).
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Women's Champions League and Super League: weekend talking points
Liverpool's Ceri Holland, Arsenal's Manuela Zinsberger, Everton's Sara and Karen Holmgaard. Composite: Guardian pictures Did substitution cost Chelsea a goal? Were Chelsea wrong to make a substitution while preparing to defend a corner? The former England midfielder Fara Williams criticised Chelsea for doing so in the 81st minute, when Nathalie Björn was replaced by Naomi Girma seconds before Barcelona scored their third goal, a far-post header from an unmarked Irene Paredes, with Williams telling TNT Sports, 'You can see that there is a bit of confusion' in Chelsea's organisation for the set piece. Sonia Bompastor said she had been forced to withdraw Björn because of an injury, and played down the incident. 'I don't think the substitution had an impact on the goal we conceded,' the head coach said. 'When I talk about not making mistakes, maybe we didn't have to concede that corner. If you have a better clearance from the goal and don't concede that corner, you don't give Barcelona the opportunity to score. I don't think the substitution had an effect on the goal. I think Naomi [Girma] knew exactly where she had to go and I think everyone knew their role in that.' The header was the first of two late strikes for Barcelona in Sunday's first leg which put the tie in a much more challenging position for Chelsea before Sunday's return at Stamford Bridge. Tom Garry Advertisement Report: Barcelona 4-1 Chelsea Lyon show value of experience The importance of experience is never more evident than in the latter stages of the Champions League. At the Emirates on Saturday, it was the seasoned side in Lyon who came out on top with a display that exemplified their maturity. The eight-time European champions put on a display of tactical nous in the face of a boisterous 40,000 home ground and intense attacking pressure from Arsenal in the second half. Joe Montemurro's side began well, taking advantage with their dynamic forward line of their opponents' nerves and slow start. The French team were made to suffer after the interval but where Arsenal rued a host of missed opportunities, they took theirs. The brilliance of Melchie Dumornay restored their lead to ensure they take a 2-1 advantage into Sunday's second leg. Sophie Downey Report: Arsenal 1-2 Lyon Leaky Spurs are going backwards This time last year Tottenham were three weeks from a historic day at Wembley, where they would meet Manchester United in the Women's FA Cup final. Now they languish in the bottom half of the WSL having failed to win since the end of January. With three games remaining, Spurs have conceded 40 league goals – only Crystal Palace have let in more. Although Spurs fought back from 2-0 down at Brisbane Road to level against Aston Villa, defensive frailties then cost them again. In stoppage time Villa's Kirsty Hanson received a pass from Chasity Grantand made her way past Molly Bartrip and Ashleigh Neville with relative ease before slotting home. 'You need to respect that you lost and make sure you get better as we're Tottenham Hotspur,' said the manager, Robert Vilahamn. 'We need to win more games.' Emillia Hawkins Holmgaard twins double up to thwart City The Holmgaard twins combined to earn a point for Everton and dampen Manchester City's chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Left-back Sara received the ball out wide and whipped a deep cross towards right-back Karen at the far post. Karen towered above the City defenders to power her header past the onrushing Khiara Keating and mark her first WSL start of the season with a goal. Twin No 28 was quick to embrace twin No 23 and they nearly recreated the goal in the second half when Karen headed over. City created little after Kerstin Casparij put them in front after 13 minutes. The atmosphere at the Joie Stadium typified a team with nothing to play for and 11 players out injured. Xaymaca Awoyungbo Hammers feeling right at home West Ham's stellar home form continued as Rehanne Skinner's side held Manchester United to a goalless draw at the Chigwell Construction Stadium. Despite the visitors dominating possession and hitting the woodwork twice through Celin Bizet, West Ham thwarted United's attempt to chase down Chelsea at the top. West Ham are unbeaten in four games and have won five of their past eight WSL home games (the most wins they have recorded at home in a season). West Ham's manager said: 'I thought we were incredibly hard to play against, defended brilliantly and managed their threats. Another clean sheet, two on the bounce at home and another point against a team in the top four.' XA Holland plays part in Brighton downfall again Ceri Holland had a big hand in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Brighton on her return from injury. Holland, who has a penchant for punishing Brighton, assisted the goals by Olivia Smith and Leanne Kiernan in a controlled first-half Liverpool display. Four of the Wales international's six WSL goals have come against Brighton, spread across her four previous appearances against the club. 'I really enjoyed the game,' Holland said. 'It was nice to be back after a little injury. The first [assist], we've worked on that with Liv, finding the opposite side, so I was really happy when that one came off.' The win took Liverpool above Brighton into fifth. Renuka Odedra
