who after brightening up the proceedings at Tadcaster was provoked into retaliating & got a red along with Alex Culvin. Not before scoring a couple though.
Can't help thinking this cynical behaviour from opponents is the only way to level up the playing field though. It smacks of a real lack of ability at times. Alex Culvin is a good player but when faced with a talent like Arsenal's number 8 it must be tempting to stop them at all costs.
That said, both deserved a red card. Shame as the game went very flat after that incident and the rain aswell. Arsenal worryingly easy winners.
Can Kelly Smith and others stand this lack of competition in this country or will they jump ship for the US?
Carla Cantrell (Leeds) and Karen Carney (Arsenal)
Steph Houghton controls mid-air
Gilly Flaherty (Arsenal)
Steph Houghton (Leeds)
Kelly Smith crashes the ball home
Smith and Culvin (hidden) are restrained from a punch up before both getting red cards
Kelly makes the walk back for an early shower. Im not too sure shes happy at her shot being taken here....
Kelly out of position...
