Powell proud of Albion's performance

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Manager reflects on 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the WSL on Sunday night.

Bruce Talbot

2022-10-23T20:10:00Z

Hope Powell was delighted with Albion's display.

Hope Powell was disappointed Albion's good performance against Chelsea didn't get its reward.

Second-half goals from Niamh Charles and substitute Pernille Harper earned the champions a 2-0 win in front of a record 3626 crowd at the Broadfield Stadium.

Powell said, "I was really pleased, that's the best we have played this season and against a good Chelsea side I thought we were a bit unlucky not to get something out of the game.

"They had to bring their big guns on towards the end to make sure they got the result and I think that's credit to us. We showed a lot of fighting spirit and had a go - I'm happy with the performance but obviously not the result."

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Player of the match Katie Robinson had a great night in front of the Sky TV cameras and twice went close to scoring.

"She was bitterly disappointed not to score," said Powell. "But she is going to be a top player. She ran at their defenders, created opportunities for herself and others and hopefully those goals will go in soon."