Conti Cup: Aston Villa edge Manchester United Women on penalties

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WALSALL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Laura Blindkilde of Aston Villa is challenged by Katie Zelem of Manchester United during the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Poundland Bescot Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Manchester United were beaten in their opening match in this season’s FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup, losing 4-3 on penalties against Aston Villa following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.

Nikita Parris opened the scoring for Manchester United, but her goal was cancelled out by Rachel Daly, who forced the game to penalties as Villa took the bonus point.

Footage courtesy of MUTV

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In total, 14 penalties were taken with Villa missing three and United coming up short on four occasions.

United’s next game in the Conti Cup will be against Durham.

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