"Liverpool's wait for their first points of the Women's Super League season continued as a well-oiled Manchester United side enjoyed a surprisingly comfortable derby victory in St Helens. United had lost three of their past four WSL meetings with Liverpool, but on Sunday there appeared to be a significant gulf in quality between the two sides as the away team continued their own unbeaten start to the league campaign."
"Liverpool's German goalkeeper, Rafaela Borggrafe, made her first WSL appearance and started her second consecutive game in all competitions, despite currently being under investigation by the Football Association for an alleged racist comment that was overheard by team-mates and staff during pre-season. Her first real involvement in the game was to watch the ball fizz past her and into the corner as Manchester United's early pressure was rewarded with a fourth-minute opening goal."
"After good work down the right by Ella Toone, Jess Park's cross was met by a lethal, first-time left-footed strike from Hinata Miyazawa that was struck with both precision and power to give the hosts' goalkeeper no chance. The visitors looked sharper, faster and far more confident in possession as they dominated the vast majority of the first 45 minutes thereafter, going close to adding a second when another eye-catching Miyazawa effort hit the post."
Manchester United produced a dominant and surprisingly comfortable derby victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League at St Helens. Hinata Miyazawa opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a powerful first-time left-footed strike from a Jess Park cross following Ella Toone's build-up. Liverpool's goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe made her first WSL appearance while under FA investigation for an alleged pre-season racist comment. United controlled possession, recycled the ball quickly and limited Liverpool's time on the ball. United created multiple chances, including Miyazawa hitting the post, before Ella Toone added a second goal to seal the result.
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