Alex Greenwood remains confident in City's pursuit of the WSL title despite Brighton defeat
City tasted defeat for just the third time in the WSL this season against Brighton, although the destination of the league trophy still remains in our hands.
So, while that fact is still true, captain Alex Greenwood is refusing to be too downbeat after the loss on the South Coast, insisting there are still positives to take moving forward.
City stormed into the lead after just five minutes when Kerolin sent a looping effort beyond Chiamaka Nnadozie in the Brighton goal, although the first half was not to end as kindly.
Brighton got themselves back level in first half added time through Madison Haley, and we found ourselves behind three minutes after the break when Kiko Seike scored.
A third from Haley was enough to seal all three points despite a late Bunny Shaw strike, and Greenwood knows those quickfire goals were too costly.
“Conceding two goals either side of half time is a really difficult time to concede, and that is something we need to look at,” Greenwood said post-match.
“I thought we played really well in the first half and created some really good chances, and should’ve been further ahead, but that’s football.
“You can’t knock the fight in this team because that is never in doubt with us.”
We now have just two games left to play this season, with our next one coming at home in front of a sell-out crowd against Liverpool, and that is the focus for Greenwood and her teammates.
While the defeat is a tough one to take and will be reviewed, moments like this are what City have been building for both on and off the pitch, Greenwood added.
“This is football, and this is a test for us because football is about character, who we are and what we’re made of.
“We’ve worked hard all season for moments like this, and it will test us this week, but I have no doubt that this team will step up, and I don’t say that in an arrogant way, but with confidence.”
So, with just two matches to go, we can no longer potentially lift the trophy at the Joie Stadium against Liverpool; however, Greenwood is still brimming with confidence in her and her teammates.
“The positive side of things is that it’s still in our hands, and while that is the case, I’m super positive, but today, of course, I’m disappointed, not angry, just frustrated.
“But, we’ll review the game, look at the positives and areas we can improve, and best believe that by tomorrow I’ll be looking forward to next Sunday at the Joie Stadium in front of a sell-out crowd.”