A high-octane weekend of women's football saw dramatic results across the English leagues, featuring international flair and standout performances from Bermudian players.
Everton and Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa, Goater the former Manchester City striker is the assistant coach, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Women's Super League (WSL) at Villa Park. The back-and-forth contest delivered entertainment from start to finish, with both sides trading blows in a true spectacle for the fans. While the result leaves both teams looking for more defensive stability, the point secured in such a dramatic fashion will be welcomed by both camps as the intense WSL campaign continues.
In the FA Women's National League, AFC Bournemouth Women maintained their sensational unbeaten start to the season with a commanding 5-0 rout of AFC Wimbledon. At the heart of the victory was Bermuda international Kenni Thompson, who struck a double, scoring a goal in each half. Thompson's crucial contribution underscored her importance to the team as they continue their push up the table.
It was a week of relentless action for Camryn Lines and Bridgwater United FC Women, who faced a challenging schedule of three games in just seven days. They completed the clean sweep, securing a third win with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Abingdon. The remarkable run of three wins from three demonstrates the team's resilience and fitness in the demanding FA Women's National League.
K’Shaela Burch-Waldron proved the difference-maker as her Sutton United Women side extended their phenomenal unbeaten run to eight games with a statement 1-0 win over Dartford Women at the David Weir. With her team trailing 1-0, Burch-Waldron stepped up in the 48th minute to score the lone goal of the game, executing a brilliant lob over the Dartford goalkeeper following a well-worked free kick. The goal was enough to seal a vital three points and maintain their impressive momentum.
In a tighter affair, Dashun Cooper, the goalkeeper coach for QPR Women, watched from the sidelines as her side played out a 0-0 draw against North Greenford United FC. The result highlighted strong defensive performances and goalkeeping heroics at both ends, ensuring the points were shared.
Aaliyah Nolan and her Bradford City Women teammates delivered a strong performance to defeat Thornaby 3-0.
Keunna Dill and Trinae Edwards traveled with their FC United of Manchester Women teammates to the Swansway Stadium to face Nantwich Town FC Women.
Eva Frazzoni and her AF Sudbury teammates traveled to Fulham FC Women and went down 4 - 2 in their FA Women's National League match.
