Brighton & Hove Albion's women's team suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. The team looked strong in the first half, but City came back in the second to secure the double, having already won the Women's Super League. Fan Sarah Edwards said she was feeling a bit crestfallen, but it's been a great day out and they've done extremely well to get this far, so we're really proud of them. The atmosphere inside Wembley had been absolutely electric, with great support right to the end. Bea Bea, 12, was at Wembley for the first time and said she was not too bothered about the loss because it's just such a good environment. Janette Back, an Albion fan for nearly a decade, told BBC Radio Sussex before the game she just cannot believe we've got here. She was still buzzing after the game, saying she's had such an amazing time and the girls put out their best. This is a thing of the future, we're going to be here many more times, she added. Emma Murphy said if we'd have got a couple of goals from the early opportunities in the first half, it might have been a different story. But it was amazing to be there, something I didn't think would happen. The Albion fans were so much louder than anybody else. Martin Kenward is another fan feeling a bit disappointed as he heads back to the seaside. We seemed to dominate the first half but began to fade a bit, the goals killed us off one by one, it was not to be unfortunately. The leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, Bella Sankey, was also at the game and said the team has made Brighton & Hove proud today. They showed skill, passion and flair, and demonstrated why they belong at the very top of women's football. Inspiring a whole new generation of girls and women. The team may have lost, but they've gained a lot of respect and admiration from their fans. And they will be back, stronger and more determined than ever. So the future looks bright for Brighton & Hove Albion's women's team. But for now, they can hold their heads high and be proud of their achievement. They've come a long way and they've got a lot to be proud of. The fans will be cheering them on every step of the way.
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Brighton & Hove Albion Falls to Manchester City in FA Cup Final
Brighton & Hove Albion's women's team falls short in FA Cup final, losing 4-0 to Manchester City, but fans proud of their achievement
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