Valerenga, currently fifth in Toppserien Women, are midway through their season and, at times, it showed, as they were slick in possession and just that little bit sharper than a United side at the start of our preparations.

But Casey Stoney’s team were physical and determined in their efforts to get back into the match, pulling a goal back through last season’s top scorer Jess Sigsworth. Our no.9 is unlikely to have an easier finish all season, tapping home from barely a yard out after Ella Toone’s shot was spilled by Guro Pettersen onto her foot.

It was 2-1 at the break and though there were no changes in personnel for either side, the manager switched Galton and Hanson on the left, the former dropping to full-back. Though early signs were positive, with Hanson causing the home side problems in a more advanced position United, couldn’t work an opportunity for an equaliser before Njoya’s second of the night.Smart footwork and a penetrating run down the left by Rikke Madsen allowed her to cut back for Njoya, whose excellent turn in the box deceived Hanson, giving her the time and space to slot past Ramsey.The same players combined again to make it 4-1 with 15 minutes left to play.