The ups and downs came in United’s 3-1 away win over second-placed Lewes in the FA Cup quarter-finals. In the middle of the second half, Risa made it 2-0.
It came after Naalsund and Thorisdottir were forced to leave the field. The former suffered a hamstring injury and was substituted in tears in the 27th minute. It happened in their first United game after Brann’s transfer.
After the break, national team friend Thorisdottir was unlucky. The Rogaland native struggled with a bad ankle and loud television 2 She was later seen wearing an ankle brace and walking on crutches.
In just over two weeks, Norway will play international matches against Spain and Sweden. They are part of the team’s preparations for this summer’s World Cup.
Sunday’s win sent the Manchester United women into their first FA Cup semi-finals.
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Source:Dagsavisen