Bermudian footballers shine in league play in the UK
A dramatic day in women’s football saw goals galore and standout performances across the English leagues, with Bermudian players taking centre stage.
Everton and Aston Villa, who Shaun Goater is the assistant manager, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Women’s Super League at Villa Park. The frantic six-goal affair saw both teams trade blows, with Everton securing a point in the entertaining clash.
Bermuda international Kenni Thompson struck twice as AFC Bournemouth Women maintained their unbeaten run with a convincing 5-0 demolition of AFC Wimbledon in the FA Women’s National League.
Burch-Waldron’s Winner: K’Shaela Burch-Waldron proved the match-winner for Sutton United Women, scoring a brilliant lob in the 48th minute to seal a 1-0 victory over Dartford Women, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games.
Lines’ Clean Sweep: Camryn Lines and Bridgwater United FC Women completed a physically demanding week with three wins in seven days, the last a tough 2-1 victory against Abingdon.
- Dashun Cooper, the QPR Women goalkeeper coach, watched her side draw 0-0 against North Greenford United FC.
- Aaliyah Nolan’s Bradford City Women secured a strong 3-0 win against Thornaby.
- Keunna Dill and Trinae Edwards were in action as FC United of Manchester Women travelled to face Nantwich Town FC Women.
