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Chelsea’s WSL Lead Narrowed After West Ham Upset
Chelsea’s position at the top of the Women’s Super League table has been reduced to six points after West Ham United brought an end to the Blues’ winning streak this season at Kingsmeadow in a captivating match. In a significant Women’s Super League (WSL) clash, West Ham delivered a shock result against the reigning champions.
Hammers Stun Chelsea
The team managed by Sonia Bompastor appeared to be heading towards a comfortable victory when Maika Hamano’s volley and Aggie Beever-Jones’s skillful strike gave them a two-goal advantage within the first 21 minutes of play.
However, Shekiera Martinez dramatically altered the course of the game, pulling one goal back just before halftime and then scoring again in added time to level the score at 2-2. While two other teams have previously prevented the reigning champions from securing all possible points this season, West Ham are the first to achieve this on Chelsea’s home ground.
Manchester United Strengthen Champions League Bid
Manchester United moved closer to securing a Champions League qualification spot for the next season with a 2-0 victory at home against Everton. Manchester United’s win enhances their prospects in the Women’s Super League.
United Defeat Everton at Home
Visiting goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was largely responsible for the opening goal, with Dominique Janssen reacting quickly to score in the 22nd minute. Grace Clinton extended United’s lead with a second goal in the early stages of the second half. Everton struggled to respond effectively, with their best attempt being disallowed for a handball offence earlier in the game.
Manchester City Recover with Win Against Brighton
Manchester City, currently positioned fourth, rebounded from their Champions League exit earlier in the week at the hands of Chelsea by securing a 2-1 victory away at Brighton & Hove Albion. Manchester City secured a vital win after Champions League disappointment.
City Edge Past Brighton
Kerstin Casparij seemed to have sealed the win for the visiting side with a close-range effort in the first half before both teams exchanged goals in a rapid sequence of late action. City substitute Vivianne Miedema increased their lead to 2-0, but Charlize Rule responded for Brighton in a lively conclusion to the match.
Aston Villa Triumph Over Liverpool
Aston Villa, who are currently second from bottom in the league, recovered from a run of five consecutive defeats across all competitions to achieve a 2-1 victory at Liverpool. This win extends their lead over Crystal Palace to four points and represents a turnaround for Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League.
Villa Secure Important Away Win
Following a scoreless first half, Liverpool took the lead through Marie Höbinger’s penalty. However, Kirsty Hanson equalized for Villa with a skillful run and finish. While this appeared sufficient to earn Villa a point, the situation improved further for them late in the game when Ebony Salmon delivered a cross that Liverpool’s Jenna Clark inadvertently deflected into her own net.
Tottenham and Leicester Share Points
Tottenham Hotspur halted a sequence of five defeats by drawing 1-1 with Leicester City away from home. Tottenham stopped their losing streak with a draw in the Women’s Super League.
Spurs Draw with Leicester
An own goal by Josefine Rybrink initially put Spurs in a difficult position. However, they managed to secure their first point since January when Drew Spence scored the equalizing goal.