Everton’s five-game winning home run ended by Aston Villa
Aston Villa defeated Everton 3-1 in a Women's Super League match at Goodison Park. Amalie Vangsgaard scored twice for the visitors, ending Everton's five-game home winning streak.
Why it matters
This result impacts the standings in the Barclays Women's Super League, reflecting the competitive nature of professional women's football.
Brian Sørensen enjoyed a successful return to his former club as his Aston Villa side secured victory thanks to a brace from Amalie Vangsgaard and a Noelle Maritz goal.
It was a dream start for The Villans as they opened the scoring within the first four minutes. Maritz had space around her and she managed to charge through and slot the ball straight past Courtney Brosnan.
Everton looked to respond and found themselves through on goal, but Ornella Vignola's strike wasn't powerful enough and the ball got swept up by Akane Okuma.
Vangsgaard then made it 2-0 just after the half-hour mark. Chasity Grant fed the ball through to her and she whipped it into the top corner.
Yuka Momiki then delivered a dangerous a free-kick, but her effort was cleared off the line by Aston Villa captain Anna Patten.
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