Hanson bags debut double as WSL campaign begins with a win
The Story So Far
West Ham United endured a difficult start to the Women’s Super League season as their opening match ended in defeat. The fixture featured a first appearance by Hanson, who scored twice to lead the opposition to victory. This brace proved to be the difference, allowing the opposing team to begin their league campaign with all three points. The Hammers were unable to overcome the deficit created by the player’s clinical finishing throughout the entire match. Following the result, the team now shifts its focus toward upcoming fixtures, looking to secure their first positive result of the new top-flight season.
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