In what will surely be remembered as one of the most entertaining matches of the Women's Super League season, Aston Villa and Everton treated fans to a goal-fest at Villa Park that finished 3-3 after a dramatic second-half turnaround.
First Half Dominance
The home side started brightly, with Rachel Daly opening the scoring in the 23rd minute after some excellent build-up play. Everton struggled to contain Villa's attacking momentum, and their task became even more challenging when Adriana Leon doubled the advantage just before halftime, sending the Villa Park faithful into raptures.
Everton's Remarkable Fightback
Whatever Toffees manager Brian Sorensen said at halftime worked wonders, as his team emerged transformed after the break. The visitors pulled one back through Hanna Bennison in the 52nd minute, before Norwegian international Elise Stenevik stunned the home crowd with a quickfire equaliser just seven minutes later.
The drama wasn't finished there - Everton completed their stunning comeback when Martina Piemonte headed home in the 68th minute to put the Merseyside club ahead for the first time in the match.
Late Villa Equaliser
Just when it seemed Everton would take all three points back to Merseyside, Ebony Salmon emerged as Villa's super-sub, coming off the bench to score a crucial 84th-minute equaliser that ensured the points would be shared.
What This Means for the Table
The result leaves both teams in mid-table positions, with Villa sitting seventh and Everton one place below in eighth. While both managers might be frustrated with defensive lapses, neutrals will appreciate the attacking football on display in this six-goal thriller.
The match showcased the growing quality and entertainment value of the Women's Super League, with both teams demonstrating why English women's football continues to attract record audiences and growing commercial interest.
