The big storm led to windy conditions and a rubbish strewn pitch as the Newcastle United Women’s team took on their Nottingham Forest counterparts at the City Ground. With Anna...You can click here to read the full article.
Newcastle United Women recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Leticia McKenna put the hosts ahead and then doubled Forest's lead via a penalty within the opening 15 minutes. Kathleen McGovern pulled a goal back for Newcastle early in the second half, before Martha Thomas scored an equalizer five minutes from time to maintain the team's unbeaten league record.
Prior to the match, Newcastle announced the two-week emergency loan signing of 19-year-old goalkeeper Soffia Kelly from Aston Villa. Manager Tanya Oxtoby praised her side's second-half response after a disjointed opening period. The draw left Newcastle at 16 points after six matches, extending their lead over rivals Sunderland in their pursuit of promotion to the Women's Super League.
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