Swansea City Ladies Cardiff Met Welsh Premier Women's
9th March
A 2-1 defeat against Cardiff Metropolitan Ladies ended Swansea City's unbeaten run in Welsh Premier Women's League on Sunday.
Cardiff Met took the lead in the first minute as they took full advantage from a corner.
Swansea saw a chance from Jodie Passmore cleared off the line before Cardiff doubled their lead after eight minutes with a chipped shot that beat keeper Ffion Ashman.
The Swans created several chances but failed to convert them, including a powerful effort from Passmore.
The visitors started the second half well and pulled a goal back through Sophie Hancocks within a minute of the restart.
Sarah Adams could have equalised minutes later only for her effort to hit the woodwork before Cardiff saw a corner skim the crossbar.
Ian Owen's side created a number of chances in the closing minutes only for a goal from Katy Hosford to be disallowed before Passmore saw her effort cleared off the line by Cardiff's keeper.
It proved enough for the hosts to take victory in a closely-fought encounter.
Swansea City Ladies now turn their attention to this Sunday's match against Cardiff City Women in the Welsh Premier Women's League.
It proved enough for the hosts to take victory in a closely-fought encounter.
Swansea City Ladies now turn their attention to this Sunday's match against Cardiff City Women in the Welsh Premier Women's League.
SWANS LADIES: Ffion Ashman, Alicia Powe, Lowri Ridings (Jacqueline Altrogge 53), Sophie Hancocks, Sarah Adams, Emma Beynon, Kelly Newcombe, Ria Hughes, Carrie Slack (Bubnick 84), Jodie Passmore, Katy Hosford (Katie Davies 80).
UNUSED SUBS: Kate Brisland, Amanda John.
