Jamaica’s Melissa Johnson showcased her expertise with a purpose and an help as Charlton Athletic secured a cushty win over Watford within the Ladies’s Championship.
In Sunday’s match at Vicarage Street, the 32-year-old striker opened the scoring for Charlton within the 56th minute earlier than offering the help for Melisa Filis’s injury-time purpose.
This victory marks Charlton’s second consecutive win following their 3-1 conquer Birmingham two weeks in the past. The staff presently sits in third place within the Championship standings with 39 factors, simply three factors behind leaders Crystal Palace.
Some vital saves
The match noticed defender Rebecca McKenna making essential defensive performs for Charlton, whereas captain Kiera Skeels had an opportunity to increase the lead with a header from a Filis nook.
Regardless of early stress from Watford, Charlton’s goalkeeper Jessica Grey stored the guests within the recreation with some vital saves, together with one from Michelle Agyemang’s shot.
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Johnson broke the impasse early within the second half by capitalizing on a mistake by Watford’s goalkeeper to fit the ball into an empty web. Though she had a purpose dominated out for offside later within the match, Johnson redeemed herself by establishing Filis for Charlton’s second purpose in damage time.
Total, Johnson’s stellar efficiency performed a vital function in Charlton’s victory, demonstrating her significance to the staff’s success within the Ladies’s Championship.
