Lauren James delivered a stoppage-time winner to help Chelsea secure a 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday in WSL. The current champions of the Women’s Super League(WSL) are currently leading the way with 40 points in the title race. Although they encountered issues, they still managed to achieve a vital win.
Manchester United is in second place with 33 points after a 3-1 win over last-placed Crystal Palace. Arsenal is currently the close third with 30 points after destroying Tottenham Hotspur 5-0 in front of 56784 at Emirates Stadium.
Manchester City and West Ham Secure Key Wins
Manchester City dominated Liverpool with a commanding 4-0 win in the late kickoff. The win kept them in fourth place in the table with 28 points and their chances of winning the title alive in WSL.
Everton’s Early Shock and Chelsea’s Comeback
Everton stunned Chelsea at Kingsmeadow by taking the lead after a goalless first half in a crucial WSL match. Kelly Gago took a clever shot from a tight angle six minutes into the second half that caught goalkeeper Hannah Hampton out.
However, Chelsea responded swiftly. Sandy Baltimore won the ball back on the right, leading to Johanna Rytting Kaneryd setting up Mayra Ramirez for the equalizer in the 62nd minute. Chelsea kept on looking for a winning goal. A substitute effort from Aggie Beever-Jones saw her head hit the bar. Everton’s strong defense was hard to break by Chelsea.
James Secures Chelsea’s Victory in Stoppage Time
Just when Everton seemed poised to secure a point, James struck three minutes into stoppage time. She shot low into the bottom corner as Chelsea snatched victory from the jaws of Everton’s resistance in WSL.
According to Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, we would probably not have won without James. She showed her skill with the ball and worked tirelessly for the team.”
Leicester Ease Relegation Worries with Crucial Win
At the bottom of the table, Leicester City boosted their survival hopes with a dominant 3-0 victory over Aston Villa in the WSL. Janice Cayman starred by scoring twice in the crucial win.
Leicester climbed to tenth place in the 12-team league and went two points clear of Villa. They are now six points clear of Crystal Palace, who are still bottom in the second automatic relegation spot.
