Becky Langley praises Newcastle players despite Durham victory in derby
Newcastle United Women’s Manager Becky Langley was adamant that her side were the better of the two as Durham won the first North East derby of the Women’s Championship season at Kingston Park. A late Mollie Lambert winner gave Durham all three points. Daniel Wales reports from Kingston Park.
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00:00Sunday saw the first North East Derby of the Women's Championship season as Newcastle United welcomed Durham to Kingston Park, knowing they could leapfrog them with victory.
00:10Newcastle created several openings in the first half with Alicia Boddy, Rachel Furness and Amber Keegan-Stobbs all going close.
00:17When Durham fashioned a chance of their own, Claudia Moan was able to impressively block an effort from close range.
00:24Into the second half and it was Newcastle who kept on probing, although Durham were also latching on to Newcastle mistakes when they could.
00:32Ultimately though, a lapse in concentration from Newcastle at the death saw Molly Lambert turn home a rebound from a tight angle to break Newcastle hearts but send Durham fans wild.
00:43Despite the loss, Newcastle manager Becky Langley was pleased with her side's performance.
00:49I thought we were the better team, but you've got to put the ball in the back of the net which gives you the three points.
00:55I think it's small margins and we just haven't finished our chance today.