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London City’s superstars brought down to earth in WSL defeat at West Ham

The Guardian Saturday, 12 September 2026
London City’s superstars brought down to earth in WSL defeat at West Ham
West Ham claimed their first Women’s Super League win of the season with a 2-1 home victory over London City Lionesses.Kelly Gago put the Hammers ahead after 21 minutes, racing between the centre-backs Mapi León and Isa Kardinaal to latch on to Seraina Piubel’s pass from nearly halfway and rounding Elene Lete in the London City goal. Lete, who signed from Real Sociedad in 2025, remains Eder Maestre’s first choice in goal despite the arrival of the former England goalkeeper Mary Earps this summer.Continue reading...

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West Ham United Women secured their first victory of the Women’s Super League season with a 2-1 home win over London City Lionesses. The Hammers took the lead midway through the first half when Kelly Gago capitalized on a long-range pass from Seraina Piubel. Gago navigated through the opposition’s central defense and rounded the goalkeeper to find the net. Despite London City’s significant summer investment in international talent, including high-profile defensive additions and new goalkeeping options, they were unable to prevent the hosts from claiming maximum points. This result earns the side their first three points of the league season.

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