Pauline Bremer tapped home the opener on the stroke of half-time after an evenly balanced first 45, before Lauren Hemp headed us two ahead within five minutes of the restart following a typically inch-perfect cross from Keira Walsh.
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Danielle Van de Donk gave the visitors hope after she reacted quickest to a reaction save from Ellie Roebuck but the home side held on to claim a crucial win and provide the perfect send-off for manager Nick Cushing on his final game in charge.
It was just rewards for the boss, with the entire team fighting until the end to make sure he capped off an incredible six years at the club with a win before his move to New York City.
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Don’t miss your chance to cheer City on to the Continental Cup Final, as Gareth Taylor‘s side face Tottenham Hotspur at the Academy Stadium on Thursday 3 February (19:00).
Tickets for the crucial game are now on sale - with kids tickets available from £1!
