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The Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nmanzie, faced a relentless pressure, stopping eight efforts when Manchester City defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1.
The Nigerian goalkeeper denied Vivianne Medema several times, ensuring that Brighton remained competitive, despite granting two goals in the second half in Friday night’s game.
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Manchester City overturned a deficit of the first half with attacks by Khadija Shaw and Yui Hasegawa, sealing the first victory of the Super League of Andrée Jeglertz Super League.
Brighton had taken an early advantage when Fran Kirby pounced on a rebound after Michelle Agyemang’s strike initially was saved by Khiara Keating.
Jeglertz suffered a disappointing debut against Chelsea last weekend, but his team responded energetically against Brighton after half -time pressure increased significantly.
Jamaican striker Shaw, the winner of the joint gold boot last season with twelve goals, matched in the 58th minute through an impressive diving header.
The Aoba Fujino substitute provided an instant impact by establishing Compatriot Hasegawa, who quietly placed the winning coup in the 74th minute.
Despite Nidadzie’s resistance in the goal, Brighton’s defense struggled to contain the city’s attack impulse during the second half, granting a great territorial advantage and domain of possession.
The Manchester City strikers wasted above, with honey particularly guilty of missing four opportunities in the first half, testing Nidzie only once with a serious intention.
The victory marks the first points of the Manchester City League under Jeglertz, while Brighton registered his first defeat of the new female Super League campaign.
Brighton will regroup quickly when they receive West Ham United next Sunday at noon, while Manchester City travels to Tottenham Hotspur.
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