Everton managed to snatch a late draw to add a crucial point to their tally, the first since their victory over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby the previous month.
Everton’s Aurora Galli was the savior of the day, slotting home a penalty in the dying minutes against a Tottenham team that seemed to have the upper hand throughout the match in the Women’s Super League.
The penalty, netted by Galli beyond the reach of Tottenham’s Rebecca Spencer in the 85th minute, was awarded after Heather Payne was brought down in the Tottenham penalty area.
The Spurs had taken the lead earlier when Grace Clinton expertly headed in a precise cross from Drew Spence, leaving Everton’s goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan no chance in the first half.
Brosnan, however, became a barrier in the goal for Everton, pulling off a string of saves to prevent Tottenham from widening the gap, ultimately helping her team secure a draw.
Notably, Brosnan’s reflexes came to the forefront when she denied a potential second goal from Clinton, who is a former Everton player, keeping the second-half effort out after a chaotic scramble near the goal line.
The draw left some to ponder what might have been, as Everton’s Katja Snoeijs missed an earlier opportunity to score, failing to capitalize on a header from close range.
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For Tottenham, sitting comfortably in third after a hat-trick of wins, this draw was a missed opportunity to climb to second place in the league.
Everton, placed ninth, have now garnered a mere four points this season.
Tottenham’s Streak Halted
The Spurs, who narrowly avoided relegation last season by a margin of seven points, have shown a marked improvement under the guidance of temporary manager Vicky Jepson, a stark contrast to their performance before Robert Vilahamn took over.
With the new season underway, they have already accrued eight more points than at the same stage last season.
The home side maintained control and stifled Everton’s play but couldn’t make their dominance count, as Everton defended in depth to stave off Tottenham’s attacks.
Substitute Jessica Naz’s missed opportunity to extend Tottenham’s lead, dragging the ball wide, was indicative of a day of near-misses for the team.
Martha Thomas, Tottenham’s lethal striker with six goals in five appearances this season, was also denied by the heroic Brosnan, who deflected Thomas’s close-range header.
Everton took their chance when it came, capitalizing on a foul in the Tottenham box, allowing Galli to step up and calmly put the ball in the net from the spot-kick.
Despite the setback, Tottenham remains undefeated, and the upcoming return of striker Ellie Brazil, who has been out with an ACL injury since October last year, will boost their attacking options.
The Spurs now look ahead to their upcoming fixtures against Liverpool and Leicester City, aiming to get back to their winning streak.
Everton, on the other hand, faces a formidable challenge in their next match as they prepare to take on the league leaders, Chelsea.
Team Line-ups
In-game Statistics and Play-by-Play Commentary
Tottenham Women vs. Everton Women at a Glance:
Possession:
Tottenham (Home): 51%
Everton (Away): 49%
Attempts:
Tottenham: 20 shots
Everton: 7 shots
On-Target Strikes:
Tottenham: 11 shots
Everton: 2 shots
Corner Kicks:
Tottenham: 6
Everton: 1
Committed Fouls:
Tottenham: 7
Everton: 14
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Tottenham vs Everton WSL
Who scored the late penalty for Everton against Tottenham?
Aurora Galli scored the late penalty for Everton, securing a draw against Tottenham in the 85th minute.
Which Tottenham player’s goal did Everton’s goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan save?
Courtney Brosnan saved a second-half goal attempt by Tottenham’s Grace Clinton, after previously conceding a goal to her in the first half.
How has Tottenham’s performance changed since Robert Vilahamn’s management?
Under Robert Vilahamn’s management, Tottenham’s performance has improved significantly, with the team already surpassing their previous season’s points tally after just five matches.
What was Martha Thomas’ contribution to the match for Tottenham?
Martha Thomas, Tottenham’s prolific striker, was active in the match but had a close-range header saved by Everton’s goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan.
When is Ellie Brazil expected to return for Tottenham?
Ellie Brazil is expected to return to Tottenham’s lineup after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury she suffered in October 2022.
What is the next challenge for Everton after the draw with Tottenham?
Everton’s next challenge is a match against the current league leaders, Chelsea, following their draw with Tottenham.
More about Tottenham vs Everton WSL
- Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Team
- Everton Ladies Football Club
- Women’s Super League Highlights
- Courtney Brosnan’s Profile
- Aurora Galli’s Late Equalizer
- Martha Thomas’ Season Statistics
- Ellie Brazil’s Injury Update
7 comments
gotta say Everton really pulled it out the bag this time didn’t expect that penality at all
anyone else think that Brosnan was the real MVP? Some of those saves were just insane
not sure what spurs are playing at, you can’t win games if u dont score from those chances they need to up their game seriously
galli is becomin a real clutch player for us…saved the day again
that match was a rollercoaster lol, thought spurs had it in the bag then boom everton comes back from nowhere
drew spence’s crosses are something else can we just appreciate her skills please
so frustrating we were the better team all game! and then one penalty and its all even urghh