In a heart-stopping London derby that had everything, Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory from the jaws of a draw with a last-gasp winner against a valiant West Ham United.
The match was a pulsating affair from the first whistle, a true showcase of the drama and quality of the Women's Super League. Spurs, roared on by a record-breaking crowd, thought they had seized control early on through a clinical finish from captain Beth England.
However, West Ham had other ideas. The Irons fought their way back into the contest with sheer determination, deservedly drawing level through Honoka Hayashi just before the hour mark, setting up a grandstand finish.
The momentum swung violently once more as Tottenham's Eveliina Summanen produced a moment of magic, unleashing a thunderous strike to restore Spurs' lead and send the home fans into delirium.
Yet, this West Ham side, managed by the astute Rehanne Skinner, refused to lie down. In a moment of sheer defiance, Riko Ueki powered home a header with just six minutes of normal time remaining, seemingly earning her side a hard-fought point.
But the drama was not over. Deep into stoppage time, with the final whistle looming, substitute Nikola Karczewska emerged as the hero. The Polish striker showed incredible composure to control and fire home a loose ball in a crowded penalty area, sparking scenes of unbridled joy and sealing a monumental three points for Robert Vilahamn's side.
The result is a massive statement of intent from Tottenham, showcasing their resilience and fighting spirit. For West Ham, it's a devastatingly cruel way to lose a match in which they contributed so much to a classic WSL encounter.
