Red Stars 0 - Racing 3 Player ratings and instant analysis

There were quite a few firsts today:

• The first road victory

• The first 1st Half goal

• A first Racing goal for both McCaskill and Nagasato

• First time playing with a player advantage.

The match really was sealed when Racing scored right after Colaprico was sent off for her second yellow card in the 56th minute. Racing then did a real professional job seeing the game out.

Player Ratings

Betos-7: Had a relatively slow final 30 to 35 minutes but was right on top of her game with a couple of good saves to keep the game close.

Simon-7: Worked really hard defensively and made a few really good plays to stop threatening attacks. Got a well deserved break at the end.

Martin-7: Solid again in her partnership with Bonner.

Bonner-7: Led the back line effectively and got the last few minutes off.

Fox-7: Steady as usual and good in attack as well. Slid into the midfield a bit to help see the game out.

Milliet-7: Played forward a bit more early, but settled further back into the midfield as the game went on. Was critical in the build up to the first goal. Got a well deserved break in the last 25 minutes.

Olofsson-7: Helped the subs see out the game with another solid effort.

McCaskill-9 (Player of the Match): Threatening all game and had a cheeky chipped effort that was saved to go along with her goal. You probably could not have dragged her off the field and will surely relish this performance.

Nagasato-8: Nearly a player of the match performance. Will surely be delighted with her goal. Her attempted breakaway in the 56th minute that drew a yellow card and ultimately a red was the turning point in the match.

Kizer-8: Her one touch pass to Ebony to open the scoring was fantastic. Good to see her recovering from the eye injury.

Salmon-8: Worked hard as the furthest player forward for most of the match and was rewarded with a sweet goal taken with a nice first touch.

Subs-7: Did a nice job seeing out the last few minutes. I would like to Ashley and Merrick get a start at some point.

More analysis to come tomorrow.