Fran Bentley experienced a bittersweet afternoon for Bristol City as the Robins No1 saved a penalty to secure her side a point at Durham but was left frustrated as they missed the chance to move top of the Championship.
Rio Hardy’s fourth goal in two league games cancelled out Shania Hayles’ opener to ensure the points were shared in bitterly cold conditions at Maiden Castle. But the hosts spurned a late chance to win it when Jess Clark was denied by Bentley from the penalty spot.
City lie one point behind leaders London City Lionesses with a game in hand.
