Arturo Ruiz's Albion squad travelled north to face Manchester City for the first time since their FA Cup final clash in May this afternoon. Despite falling 3-0 down in the first half, the team showed determination and resilience to mount an impressive comeback, narrowly missing out in a 3-2 thriller. Club photographer Craig Galloway was at the Joie Stadium to capture all the action.
01 Arturo Ruiz directs from the touchline
03 Kiko Seike takes on Alex Greenwood
04 Chiamaka Nnadozie kicks the ball
05 Manuela Vanegas drives forward
06 Kiko Seike battles for the ball
07 Maisie Symonds jumps for the ball
08 Gabby George looks for options ahead
09 Maelys Mpome battles against Lauren Hemp
10 Caitlin Hayes heads in the second goal
11 Marisa Olislagers passes the ball
12 Marit Auee clears the ball
13 Olivia Garcia opens the scoring for Albion
14 Maisie Symonds wins the ball
15 Maelys Mpome looks for space
16 Emily Murpphy chases down the ball
17 Kiko Seike wins the ball
18 Olivia Garcia challenges the Manchester City defence
19 Chiamaka Nnadozie throws the ball
20 Fran Kirby breaks into the box
21 Olivia Garcia on the attack
22 Kiko Seike takes a touch
23 Fran Kirby goes down in City box
24 Olivia Garcia pushes forward
25 Caitlin Hayes dives for the ball