**Charlton Ladies Respond with a Bang, Defeat Sunderland 1-0** After a disappointing midweek loss to Portsmouth Ladies, Charlton Athletic Women were more than determined to make a statement against Sunderland Women. And make a statement they did, emerging victorious with a 1-0 win at the Winkworth Stadium. The match-winner was a 36th-minute strike from Amalie Thestrup, a goal that not only secured all three points for Charlton but also marked a commendable response from the team. Charlton's manager, Karen Hills, was thrilled with the team's performance, especially after their unbeaten 27-game league streak was shattered by Portsmouth. "I knew our players had the character to bounce back from that midweek defeat, and they certainly proved me right today," Hills said, beaming with pride. The Charlton manager was particularly impressed with her team's work rate, which she believes is the hallmark of their success. "The intensity and dedication of our players were outstanding from start to finish. That's what we're all about," she added. Charlton's victory sets them up for a mouth-watering clash against Bristol City Women in their next league match. Hills knows that Bristol will be a tough nut to crack, given their reputation as one of the strongest teams in the division. "Bristol is a formidable side with talented players, and we're aware that this will be another challenging game for us. But we're looking forward to it," she said. For Charlton, the Sunderland win serves as a much-needed confidence booster ahead of their next match. With their unbeaten run broken, the team can now focus on regaining their momentum and making a strong push for the top spots in the league.