The FA Tesco Women's Premier League
Sunday 20 April 2008
Sue Smith sent Leeds on their way to a thumping victory away to Cardiff City, sending Rick Passmoor's side closer to third spot and giving them a confidence boost ahead of The FA Women's Cup Final.
Smith latched on to a cross from Jess Clarke, after the young winger had weaved her way past two Cardiff defenders and squared the ball across the face of goal.
Clarke then went from provider to scorer to double Leeds' advantage, although Smith followed up to make sure the ball crossed the line.
The game was effectively sealed moments before half-time when an own goal gave Leeds a three-goal lead at the break.
Sue Smith was denied a hat-trick in the second period following a long-range effort, but minutes later Steph Houghton rose highest at a corner to put the icing on the cake.
Elsewhere in the National Division Arsenal moved to within three points of their fifth title in succession, as they eased to a 2-0 win over Bristol Academy while Everton drew for the second time this season with Birmingham.
Watford beat Liverpool 4-1, while Nottingham Forest clinched the Northern Division title in the final game of the season as they defeated Sheffield Wednesday and Lincoln - who were level on points with Forest going into the final day - lost away to Sunderland.