Melvine Malard and Fridolina Rolfo were the goalscorers, scoring either side of Olga Carmona's wonderful effort for the visitors.
But Skinner was keen to highlight the contributions of a more unsung player, in his post-match press conference.
Jayde Riviere may have won the official Player of the Match award, but the boss felt that Safia Middleton-Patel was the star on the night, after the 21-year-old was thrust into the limelight in the absence of Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
The Wales international made her first appearance since her club debut, against Newcastle United in the League Cup, last December.