Stoke City’s Head Coach, Marie Hourihan, attributed the end of their four-match winning streak to Nottingham Forest’s clinical performance in their recent encounter.
Despite both teams creating chances in a dynamic match, Forest displayed greater precision in the final third, securing victory in the second half.
Hourihan, reflecting on the game’s turning point, highlighted Forest’s crucial third goal, which gave them a 3-1 lead. She acknowledged the loss of focus after that moment and emphasized the need for her team to be more clinical when opportunities arise.
Additionally, Hourihan stressed the importance of improving their response after conceding, recognizing vulnerability in those moments.
While acknowledging the team’s competitive performance until the 60th minute, Hourihan emphasized the need to extract positives from the experience. The match at the bet365 Stadium marked Stoke City’s first appearance there this season, providing valuable exposure and motivation for the players to strive for long-term success in such a fantastic facility.
Heidi Logan’s 10th goal of the season, a confidently converted penalty, was a notable highlight. Hourihan praised Logan as a top player and a dedicated professional, expressing confidence in her ability to continue scoring goals for the team. Despite missing some opportunities in the recent match, Hourihan believes Logan will remain a significant threat in the upcoming games.
Looking forward, Stoke City aims to bounce back in the Third Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup against Newcastle United next Sunday.
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