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Gallery: London City Lionesses .vs. Portsmouth


Rianna Jarrett, London City Lionesses (Image: thoughtsofawing)
Rianna Jarrett, London City Lionesses (Image: thoughtsofawing)

The Lionesses advanced to the fourth round of the Vitality Women's FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Portsmouth on Sunday [8 January], marking the squad's return from the winter break.


While the match was played on home soil at Princes Park, London City dressed in salmon pink and grey kits — provided by Capelli Sport — to celebrate our new partnership with Foudys.com, the world-leading retails space for women's football.


Here is the story of the match in eight photos:


London City exchange blows with Portsmouth in the opening minutes, with Nicole Barrett taking a throw at the five-minute mark.



Sarah Ewens leads the line for the Lionesses, dropping deep to unsettle the away side's defence in the first-half.



The Lionesses take the lead with a shot that creeps over the line, prompting a shocked reaction from match-winner Harley Bennett.



... and now the rest of the team joins the captain in celebration!



With London City ahead, the midfield battle heats up as half-time races into view.



'TEAM!' The Lionesses huddle up before the second half begins.



Rain disrupts the flow of play after the break, creating the feel of a classic FA Cup tie.



Rianna returns! Jarrett enters as 74th-minute substitute for her first appearance in nearly a year.



The Lionesses will travel to the Breyer Group Stadium to face Tottenham Hotspur in round four. Further details will be confirmed in due course.


Photos: @thoughtsofawing

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