Leicester City registered their first win of the FA Women’s Championship season as three second half goals gave them a comfortable win over Lewes. Tricky winger Lachante Paul doubled Leicester’s advantage with a superb solo goal, jinking past a Lewes challenge before curling a controlled effort high into the net. And substitute Libby Smith sealed the points for the away side with seven minutes remaining, rounding Lewes goalkeeper Faye Baker when played clean through for a one-on-one. Leicester fully deserved their win on the balance of play, controlling possession in a first-half which lacked attacking impetus from either side. Leicester finally managed to find the breakthrough five minutes after half-time as Blanchard escaped the Lewes defenders to break clear, and while Barker was equal to the Leicester forward’s effort, James was on hand at the rebound to poke the ball home.

Source: Express October 13, 2019 17:15 UTC