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CHARLTON 0ALBION 0
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A minute's silence was impeccably observed prior to kick-off to remember those who tragically died in the Shoreham air crash on Saturday.
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The game between these early-season title favourites started as a rather cagey affair, with efforts from Kim Dixson and Sophie Perry the only opportunities of note in the opening 20 minutes.
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But Albion soon grew into the game, as Lucy Somes saw her rasping drive cannon off the crossbar, before Charlotte Gurr's free-kick forced a fine save from Addicks keeper Megen Lynch.
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Charlton had the first chance of the second half when Charley Clifford's free-kick was headed wide at the far post by Kit Graham.
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Kate Natkiel was next to break forward on goal for Albion, but her touch was too heavy and Lynch gathered the ball.
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The hosts had their best chance to take the lead when Dixson's free-kick beat Faye Baker in the Albion goal but fortunately it cannoned off the crossbar.
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James Marrs brought on substitute Kim Stenning in a bid to bolster Albion's attack and she almost had an immediate impact after Lynch was called into action to tip her shot round the post.
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Stenning tested the Addicks shot-stopper again with a superb curling effort, while Gemma Shepherd had a chance for the hosts with a close-range strike.
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Albion again came close when Perry found Somes, but the latter diverted her cross over after being unmarked.
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Despite a number of clear-cut chances for both sides, the points were shared with Albion's defence yet to be breached this season.ALBION: Baker; C Cooper, D Cooper, Ashton-Jones; Perry, Blackie, Barton, Somes (Young 70), Natkiel; Taylor (Stenning 60), Gurr.
SUBS NOT USED: Rowe, Baker-Carroll.
[h=3]ALBION V HULL CITY*
[/h]SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
[h=3]ALBION V ROTHERHAM UNITED*
[/h]SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, KICK-OFF 7.45PM
[h=3]ALBION V CARDIFF CITY
[/h]SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
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CHARLTON 0ALBION 0
- A minute's slience is observed prior to kick-off following the Shoreham air crash
- Lucy Somes hits the crossbar in the first half
- Substitute Kim Stenning tests Megen Lynch with two strikes
- Albion keep two clean sheets in as many games
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A minute's silence was impeccably observed prior to kick-off to remember those who tragically died in the Shoreham air crash on Saturday.
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The game between these early-season title favourites started as a rather cagey affair, with efforts from Kim Dixson and Sophie Perry the only opportunities of note in the opening 20 minutes.
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But Albion soon grew into the game, as Lucy Somes saw her rasping drive cannon off the crossbar, before Charlotte Gurr's free-kick forced a fine save from Addicks keeper Megen Lynch.
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Charlton had the first chance of the second half when Charley Clifford's free-kick was headed wide at the far post by Kit Graham.
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Kate Natkiel was next to break forward on goal for Albion, but her touch was too heavy and Lynch gathered the ball.
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The hosts had their best chance to take the lead when Dixson's free-kick beat Faye Baker in the Albion goal but fortunately it cannoned off the crossbar.
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James Marrs brought on substitute Kim Stenning in a bid to bolster Albion's attack and she almost had an immediate impact after Lynch was called into action to tip her shot round the post.
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Stenning tested the Addicks shot-stopper again with a superb curling effort, while Gemma Shepherd had a chance for the hosts with a close-range strike.
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Albion again came close when Perry found Somes, but the latter diverted her cross over after being unmarked.
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Despite a number of clear-cut chances for both sides, the points were shared with Albion's defence yet to be breached this season.ALBION: Baker; C Cooper, D Cooper, Ashton-Jones; Perry, Blackie, Barton, Somes (Young 70), Natkiel; Taylor (Stenning 60), Gurr.
SUBS NOT USED: Rowe, Baker-Carroll.
[h=3]ALBION V HULL CITY*
[/h]SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
[h=3]ALBION V ROTHERHAM UNITED*
[/h]SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, KICK-OFF 7.45PM
[h=3]ALBION V CARDIFF CITY
[/h]SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
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