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Spence rifled it in but I think England got a touch, I will check who is credited.
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Naz gives away a free kick and Evans takes it, Malard makes a great run and heads home.
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Here we go. An interesting encounter today with it being a preview of the Women’s FA Cup final in a few weeks.
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Hello and welcome back to our Women’s Super League coverage. First up today we have Manchester United v Tottenham in what is the first of two times the sides will play each other in the next few weeks.
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The two clubs will face off in the Women’s FA Cup final on 12 May where the competition will have a new winner. That means this week not only will the teams be looking to get three points to aid their league ambitions but they will also be sussing out the opposition who stand in the way of silverware.
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In the WSL United are fifth and a win today would see them jump into the top four once again. The club’s hopes of Women’s Champions League football are most likely gone but finishing in the top four will be their target now.
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Tottenham, meanwhile, are in sixth and the three points would edge them closer to overtaking United in the table. We will have a look at what has been said in the build-up to this one shortly but first let’s take a look at the team news.
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important events
goal! Manchester United 1-2 Tottenham (Nas, 31 minutes)
what’s happening? !
31 minutes: The goal came from a corner kick, a short shot from Zumanen and a well-worked shot from Wimberli inside the area. Spence’s shot was so deft that it looked like England had touched it, but she didn’t. United thought it was offside, but the goal stood – there was no VAR here.
goal! Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham (England, 29)
Spence typed it in. But I think England also had a touch, I’ll check to see who gets the credit.
28 minutes: As Tottenham move forward here, Thomas runs well down the right flank and puts in a cross, but Earps flicks the shot out of the air.
26 minutes: Paris made a great pass, but how she predicted it was pure skill. Unfortunately Thune was unable to connect and the goal reached Galton who was ruled offside.
24 minutes: Tottenham are in a good position again but Vinberg fires a shot over the bar – Spurs need to take their chances as United are tougher at the moment.
22 minutes: United keep their foot on the pedal and this time Le Tissier fires a shot on goal, but Spencer collects it. The hosts came again and Mallard had a shot, Spencer saved but the keeper couldn’t keep it, but she recovered well before a United player pounced on the rebound ball.
20 min: Zelem trains Thomas off the ball to start United’s latest attack. After a long build-up, Toon fired a shot into the box and the ball reached Paris, who converted it into a goal-kick.
18 minutes: Nas found space and picked out Vinberg in a great position, but her effort went wide and a big chance was wasted.
16 minutes: Mallard is targeted again in the box after Galton’s cross, but Spurs read it well and the Frenchman has had a great game so far.
15 minutes: United really improved in this game and although Tottenham had the upper hand early on, the home side kept knocking on the door and the free-kick was so accurate that they were able to force Mallard out. It was a move that worked really well. Spurs may regret not converting their chances early on.
goal! Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham (Mallard, 13)
Nas gives a free kick And Evans took it, and Mallard made a great run home.
12 minutes: United move forward and Paris passes the ball to Toon, but her shot goes wide. Spence tries to clear but loses to Mallard and his first cross fails to find his teammate, but the hosts come again. Paris takes a shot, but Mallard is offside, allowing Spurs to avoid danger.
10 minutes: Naz gives away a free kick and captain Zelem takes a set piece. The content was good, but Tottenham were good at making decisions with their heads and clearing the field.
8 minutes: Paris puts in a good cross but Thomas clears it. United’s forwards have been the hosts’ biggest threat so far in this match.
6 minutes: England pass a great ball to Thomas, but Evans tracks back and tries to bowl it in – the visiting team have had a much better start here. This throw goes to England, who take a shot into the box, but it is easily cleared. United look for a break but Paris is fouled by Nilden. The free kick was taken immediately, but a heavy touch from Paris allowed Spurs to clear it.
4 minutes: Vinberg has gotten off to a good start heading into this match, focusing not only on offense but also on defense. United have possession for the first time, but Nas presses well and the space they thought they had is being suffocated.
2 minutes: It was all about Spurs so far, and they had a great chance to take the lead. Binberg crossed a great ball for England but she sent her shot over the bar.
kick off!Manchester United 0-0 Tottenham
Let’s go. Today was an interesting encounter as a prelude to the Women’s FA Cup Final in a few weeks’ time.
players will be leaving soon Manchester United will play at the stadium for the last time this season at Leigh Sports Village. They play their final home game against Chelsea at Old Trafford in May.
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Manchester United beat Chelsea In the Women’s FA Cup semi-final it was Emma Hayes’ side’s second victory in as many weeks after losing to Arsenal in the Conti Cup final. Chelsea carried the scars of that victory into the Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona. The Blues became the first team to beat Barcelona at home in five years, the report read:
Tottenham manager Robert Billaham said:: “Our mindset is for the next game and the important thing is to have a good starting eleven, a good bench, a good game plan and try to beat Man United to fight for the top four. Obviously it’s difficult because we don’t have many games left, but we have a chance and we should go for it in this game.”
Manchester United manager Mark Skinner Speaking about Tottenham: “All of a sudden you have confidence and you get into a flow state. And I think they really benefited from that this year. I think what you have to do as an opposing coach is break up that flow. Flow. If you break up the team and make them think about how they have to play football, you disrupt the team’s cohesion and the team changes and adapts.”
Click here for team news. Manchester United have brought Nikita Paris back into action after being on the bench against Chelsea.
Manchester United:
How the Reds will start their final game of the season at LSV… 📋🔴#MUWomen || #BarclaysWSL pic.twitter.com/EqXGHhA7YN
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) April 21, 2024
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Grace Clinton will miss the FA Cup final and today’s match as she will not be able to play against her parent club.
Tottenham:
Here is our team against United 📋#COYS 🤍 pic.twitter.com/SXw0IAU9f1
— Tottenham Hotspur Women (@SpursWomen) April 21, 2024
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preamble
Hello. Welcome to our coverage of the Women’s Super League. First up is Manchester United v Tottenham today, the first of two games the two teams will face in the coming weeks.
The two clubs will meet in the Women’s FA Cup final on May 12th to determine a new winner. This means that this week, each team will not only be trying to pick up three points to achieve their goals in the league, but they will also be looking to thoroughly defeat the opponents who stand in their way of winning the silver medal.
United are fifth in the WSL, but a win today would see them move back into the top four. The club’s hopes of winning Women’s Champions League football are likely to have disappeared, but a top-four finish will now be the aim.
Tottenham, meanwhile, sit sixth in the table and three points would take them closer to overtaking United in the table. We’ll take a look at what we’ve covered so far in a moment, but first let’s take a look at some team news.
