Crystal Palace's WSL Dreams Shattered by West Ham's Dominant 7-1 Victory
Crystal Palace has been relegated from the Women's Super League (WSL) after suffering a heavy 7-1 defeat to West Ham United. This result has sealed Palace's fate after just one season in the top flight, leaving them at the bottom of the league with two games remaining. West Ham's Shekiera Martinez scored four goals, including a first-half hat-trick, to secure the win. Palace manager Leif Gunnar Smerud acknowledged the team's performance was not up to par throughout the season.
Key Points
Crystal Palace was relegated from the WSL after a 7-1 loss to West Ham United.
The defeat occurred with two games left in the season, confirming Palace's drop to the second tier.
West Ham's Shekiera Martinez scored four goals, significantly contributing to the thrashing.
Palace manager Leif Gunnar Smerud admitted the team's performance was inadequate throughout the season.
The relegation of Palace means other teams in the league, such as Leicester City, can now focus on avoiding relegation.
Other WSL matches mentioned include results for Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
