Goalkeeping at it’s finest
Geyse causing problems
Ebony Salmon impact
During the half-time break Carla Ward made one substitution that saw Ebony Salmon mark her return to the WSL. With more bodies up front, Aston Villa started the second half well, but it was evident that their midfield lacked some pace on and off the ball. Daphne van Domselaar showed once again how good a goalkeeper she is when she stopped a well-struck shot of Ella Toone (51’).
Aston Villa had some really positive pieces of play, however were unable to really create chances. A bit of concern came over the public when Daly went down, when she got stamped on her foot, but luckily she could continue. Straight after some good play from Salmon saw Aston Villa get a corner, which ended with a Daly shot that hit the top off the bar. A few minutes later Daly called for a penalty as a 1-v-1 with Maya Le Tissier saw her going down in the penalty box, but the referee was unmoved. Just when things were looking up for Aston Villa, Kirsty Hanson got an unlucky red card for dangerous play. However, Aston Villa responded remarkably well with Parker storming through the midfield, passing the ball into the box where (who else) Daly marked her first goal of the new season (76’).
Manchester United’s late goals
With 10 vs. 11 things were always going to be difficult and after a good chance for substitute Nikita Parris, Lucia Garcia managed to score the equalizer from a set piece scramble (1-1). Aston Villa tried to hold on, but Manchester United were piling on the pressure to force a win and after a once again super save by van Domselaar they were rewarded in injury time. A deflected cross from Parris fell neatly on the head of Rachel Williams who scored the 1-2. Once again Manchester United showed that they have the strength and squad depth to score late in games.
