A huge upset in the WSL; decisive cup performances from Bermudian players across the English leagues.
Drama in women’s football saw a huge upset in the WSL, coupled with decisive cup performances from Bermudian players across the English leagues.
Manchester United suffered their first Women’s Super League defeat of the season after Aston Villa, where Shaun Goater serves as Assistant Coach, secured a gritty 1-0 victory. The winning goal came in the 35th minute when Miri Taylor capitalised on a goalkeeper error to volley the ball home, securing a massive three points for Goater and his Villa side.
Bermudian players proved instrumental in cup competitions:
- Keunna Dill scored the critical winner for FC United of Manchester Women, slotting home in the 72nd minute to secure a 4-2 victory over Curzon Ashton.
- Kenni Thompson and her AFC Bournemouth Women teammates powered into the last eight of the FA Women’s National League Cup with a convincing 3-0 win.
- Aaliyah Nolan’s Bradford City Women advanced comfortably with a dominant 6-0 rout.
- Jasmine Spence was on target as her Newport Pagnell Town Women staged a second-half comeback to win their League Cup tie 5-2.
In the NWSL Playoffs, Mia Fishel’s Seattle Reign FC fought hard but their campaign ended in Orlando with a 2-0 defeat. Meanwhile, Nia Christopher’s Fort Lauderdale United FC teammates secured a crucial 1-0 win, moving the club to second in the Gainbridge Super League standings.
