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Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa Women Snatch Dramatic Late Victory
Former Bermuda international Shaun Goater, now a striker coach at Aston Villa Women, witnessed a thrilling Barclays Women’s Super League encounter as his side edged out Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a five-goal thriller.
Kirsty Hanson emerged as the hero for Villa, scoring a dramatic injury-time winner just one minute into added time. This precious victory provides Aston Villa with a significant boost in their bid to avoid relegation, creating a seven-point gap between themselves and bottom-placed Crystal Palace with only three games remaining.
Despite remaining in 11th place on goal difference, the win at Tottenham will be a huge relief for Goater and the Villa squad.
Khano Smith's Rhode Island FC Struggle After Early Red Card
Khano Smith endured a frustrating day as his Rhode Island FC suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Detroit City FC at Keyworth Stadium.
The match took a turn for the worse early on for the Ocean State club when Frank Nodarse received a red card.
Despite stabilizing in the second half, Rhode Island FC couldn't overcome the early deficit, with Darren Smith's two first-half goals proving decisive for Detroit City.
Zakhari Turner & Trinae Edwards Celebrate River City Women's & Girls Win
There was cause for celebration for Zakhari Turner and Trinae Edwards, as their River City Women's & Girls team enjoyed a 2 - 0 victory over Sleaford Town Ladies First at the Riverside Football Ground.
The win was made even sweeter by the return of Edwards to the team, who marked her comeback with a goal in the comprehensive victory.
Leilanni Nesbeth's Chicago Stars Fall on the Road
Leilanni Nesbeth and her Chicago Stars teammates experienced a setback in National Women's Soccer League action, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Utah Royals. Nesbeth played her part, but the Chicago Stars were unable to find the back of the net and returned home empty-handed.
Nia Christopher Not Involved in Fort Lauderdale Draw
Nia Christopher was not part of the Fort Lauderdale United FC squad that played out a 1-1 draw with Dallas Trinity FC at the Cotton Bowl.
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