Bristol City experienced a steep “learning curve” in their 6-0 home defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Wednesday night at Ashton Gate, according to assistant coach Jen Foster.
The Robins were knocked out of the Conti Cup by last season’s champions in a rather comfortable fashion, thanks to two goals apiece from Hayley Raso and Lauren Hemp while both Khadija Shaw and Mary Fowler also found the net for Gareth Taylor’s team.
Lauren Smith’s side fell behind inside the opening eight minutes, Raso rising the highest at the back post to head home Alex Greenwood’s cross to begin what was ultimately a destructive first-half performance by the visitors.
