United Women's U21s win national title
Manchester United Women’s Under-21s have been crowned national champions after beating Arsenal 3-1 on Wednesday.
Goals from Amelia O., Tamira L. and Megan S. secured victory for the side in Hemel Hempstead.
The national play-off final in Hemel Hempstead was certainly a game full of quality from both sides.
We took the lead when Amelia O. fired home after 18 minutes, following a really good build-up, which found Evie R. in a central area. A creative forward pass into Megan S. then picked out Amelia O. in space, where she could finish smartly.
The Reds started to enjoy more of the ball and looked dangerous on the attack.
A number of chances were blocked by the Arsenal defence but we had the upper hand in the first half, leading 1-0 at the break, through a very strong performance all round.
Arsenal equalised after 66 minutes but it wasn’t long until Tamira L. put us back ahead, following a great assist from Aoife F. with her first pass after coming on as substitute.
Megan S. added another goal on 85 minutes, direct from a free-kick, smashing it into the top of the net.
The girls put in an incredible performance for their last game of the season and thoroughly deserved to be crowned champions over strong rivals.
Ten girls Academy graduates were involved in the team who have progressed through the age groups and it’s exciting to see the future stars continue with their development.
This is an another success for the Academy. It is a third trophy in seven days following the northern title for the Under-21s and the Under-16s winning the PGA Cup – also beating Arsenal.
Well done to all the staff and players involved in the success. The future is certainly bright!