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“Didn’t have any doubt”: Eva Olid praises young stars after Manchester United Women thrash Sheffield United

Eva Olid praised Manchester United Women's young players after a 10-1 win over Sheffield United in the Subway Players' Cup, highlighting Mared Griffiths' hat-trick.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 5:30 AM
“Didn’t have any doubt”: Eva Olid praises young stars after Manchester United Women thrash Sheffield United
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United Women defeated Sheffield United 10-1 in the Subway Players’ Cup.
  • Mared Griffiths scored a hat-trick, while Lea Schuller and Rebeca Bernal each scored twice.
  • The 10-1 victory marked Manchester United Women's first win under head coach Eva Olid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United Women secured an emphatic 10-1 victory against Sheffield United in the Subway Players’ Cup, earning their first win under head coach Eva Olid. The Red Devils produced a dominant attacking display featuring six different goalscorers, highlighted by a hat-trick from young forward Mared Griffiths. Lea Schuller and new signing Rebeca Bernal also contributed significantly to the scoreline by adding a brace each.

Following the match, manager Eva Olid commended the squad's possession and offensive identity while praising young talents Griffiths and Jess Simpson for seizing their opportunities. Olid highlighted Griffiths' technical quality and goal-scoring ability, noting that the performances of the younger players validated the trust placed in them during training.

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