Everton Women and Liverpool Women faced off in a thrilling Merseyside derby where both teams fought tooth and nail for victory. The encounter ended 1-1, with Katie Stengel canceling out Gabby George’s opener. The game was filled with drama and intense moments that kept fans on their toes throughout the match. In this article, we’ll delve into the highlights of the game and what it means for both teams’ fortunes moving forward.
Liverpool and Everton drew 1-1 in the Women’s Super League in a Merseyside derby that produced controversy and a record crowd for a women’s game at Goodison Park. Gabby George opened the scoring for Everton in the 27th minute with a lucky cross-cum-shot that beat Liverpool goalkeeper Rachael Laws. Katie Stengel levelled the score for Liverpool in the 40th minute. The second half saw a controversial decision by referee Lauren Impey, who denied Liverpool what would have been a winning goal by Leighanne Robe. Impey ruled that Ceri Holland had fouled Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan after Robe side-footed a flick from Yana Daniels beyond Brosnan. Both sides had goals ruled out. Liverpool manager Matt Beard said post-match that he had seen the disallowed goal and couldn’t believe it. He said it was another decision that had cost Liverpool three points.
The result leaves Liverpool eight points clear of bottom-placed Leicester, while Everton are now without a win in four games, despite ending their five-hour goal drought. Everton have a WSL game against Tottenham on Sunday, April 2, at 1 pm, while Liverpool is away to West Ham in the same competition at 5 pm on the same day.
The Merseyside derby always delivers excitement and drama, and the latest meeting between Everton Women and Liverpool Women was no exception. Despite ending in a draw, the game was a thrilling showcase of women’s football, with both sides giving it their all on the pitch. Gabby George’s opener for Everton was matched by Katie Stengel’s equalizer for Liverpool, and the intensity never let up. As the players leave the pitch, both sets of fans can be proud of their teams’ performances in this fiercely competitive clash. With talent and passion like this on display, the future of women’s football on Merseyside looks bright indeed.
