Dramatic last-minute goal sees Man United Women beat Everton and overtake Chelsea in WSL
Manchester United Women secured a last-gasp 2-1 win over Everton at the Progress With Unity Stadium on Saturday, returning to winning ways in the Women’s Super League.
The result sees United move back to second in the standings, overtaking defending champions Chelsea, who drew with London City Lionesses.
Coach Marc Skinner made two changes to the side that started the goalless draw at West Ham United. Simi Awujo and Melvine Malard replaced Dominique Janssen and Lea Schuller respectively.
United started strongly, with Melvine Malard cutting inside to aim at goal, but goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan made a low save to deny her.
United came close to getting the opening goal in the 12th minute when Elisabeth Terland was slipped through. However, Brosnan parried her effort behind.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce was called into action for the first time when she prevented Zara Kramzar from breaking the deadlock.
The Red Devils went ahead in the 39th minute through Terland, who shrugged off her marker before slotting a left-footed shot into the net.
Everton started the second half the better side, but could not fashion any clear-cut chance.
The first real opening after the restart fell to United. Schuller cut in to unleash a strike, but Brosnan came to the visitors’ rescue with a low save.
Everton thought they had grabbed a point when substitute Inma Gabarro headed home in the 90th minute.
However, Malard ensured United secured the victory in the final minute of stoppage time, putting the ball past the onrushing Brosnan.
Man United are back in action on Wednesday evening, hosting Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final at Old Trafford.
Article written by Henry Thornton .