Umbro International Cup

City made the long journey once again to the Manchester Umbro International Cup.

Great Britain Deaf Squad - City Won 2 - 1

City's first game was against the Olympic Medal winning Great Britain Deaf Squad.  In the deaf squad were some familiar faces Former City players Carly Mans and Lisa Neapeon.

The first half see city with an early attack in the soaring heat.  Within in the first five minutes striker Emma Ridings scored a well earnt goal. The deaf squad were very strong opponents and ten minutes their persistence paid off with a very well taken goal. Just before the stroke of half time the hard working Jasmine Wheeler linked on to well placed Kerri Binks ball and crossed it in the box for Ridings to header in city's second.

The second half see both team battling well in the heat. City's keeper Jade Parker made some excellent saved and made a promising start for the season. An early Parker ball to Lucy Garrett who crossed to Helen Alder who flicked it on to Laura Brown who se her effort go wide. Minutes later Parker made a great interception and as she was fouled the deaf squad capitalised making the final score 2-1. Ridings x 2