England women's goalkeeper faces violent conduct charge


Team GB's Olympic women's soccer team goalkeeper Karen Bardsley catches the ball during a training session in Cardiff in this file photo taken on July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

LONDON (Reuters) - England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has been charged with violent conduct after punches were thrown during a match between Manchester City and Birmingham City women's teams.

The Football Association said the 30-year-old was charged after the goalmouth altercation was missed by match officials but caught on camera.

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