Manchester United WFC smashed West Ham United Women by 5-0 in a match from Round 6 of the England Women’s Super League, played at Leigh Sports Village in Manchester in front of about 4,300 spectaculars.
The Brazilian forward Geyse gave a lead to Manchester United WFC already in the 3rd minute, while Millie Turner (42′) and Nikita Parris (45+1′) extended the lead before the end of the first half. In the second half, the hosts kept their pressure but replayed most of the starting players. However, at the very end of the match, Lucia Garcia Cordoba (88′) and Melvine Malard (90′) formed the final 5-0 score.
The most valuable player on the ground was Ella Ann Toone, while Millie Turner and Leah Galton made a very strong match as well. The goalkeeper of Manchester United WFC, Mary Earps, was also valued high, saving all 4 shots on goal and did not give a chance to the forwards of West Ham United Women to score.
Manchester United is third in the standings with 12 points in 6 matches, while West Ham United Women is 9th with only 4 points.
In another match from Round 6 of the England Women’s Super League, Tottenham Hotspur Women and Liverpool Women made a 1-1 draw with Celin Bizet Ildhusoy giving a lead for the hosts in the 27th minute, but her compatriot Sophie Roman Haug equalized for Liverpool in the 66th minute.
Manchester City WFC lost at home to Brighton & Hove Albion WFC by 0-1 after a goal of South Korean midfielder Geum-Min Lee in the 81st minute. Chelsea Women, Arsenal WFC, and Aston Villa WFC won their visitors’ matches after defeating Everton Women by 3-0, Leicester City by 6-2, and Bristol City WFC by 2-0, respectively.
Chelsea Women is the leader in the standings with 16 points, followed by Arsenal WFC by 13 points. On the bottom are Aston Villa WFC and Bristol City WFC with 3 points.
