In a remarkable fixture in the Women’s Super League, Tottenham Hotspur triumphed over Aston Villa in a thrilling 10-goal encounter. This match showcased the attacking prowess of both teams, with Spurs leading the charge.
Match Summary: Spurs Dominate Villa
The scoring opened early in the game when Signe Gaupset found the net just 10 minutes in. The Norwegian forward, who joined Tottenham from SK Brann, directed a shot past Villa goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck.
Only five minutes later, Aston Villa equalized through Kirsty Hanson. She capitalized on a well-placed through ball from Noelle Maritz, marking her eighth WSL goal of the current season.
Spurs Take Control
Tottenham quickly regained control with two goals in a span of seven minutes. Bethany England scored with a strike that deflected off Anna Patten, leaving Roebuck stranded. Soon after, Olivia Holdt converted from a difficult angle, putting Spurs ahead.
By the 30-minute mark, Spurs had registered 10 shots, with half hitting the target, demonstrating their offensive intentions.
Second Half Drama
The second half started quietly until Oriane Jean-Francois pulled one back for Villa in the 68th minute. Her shot took a deflection, sparking hopes of a comeback for the struggling side. However, just seconds later, Cathinka Tandberg, who had only been on the field for a brief period, restored Tottenham’s lead.
Maika Hamano then made it 5-2 in the 72nd minute, skillfully rounding Roebuck to slot the ball into an empty net.
Final Goals and Impact
Hanson managed to score her second goal in the 80th minute, providing only a brief glimmer of hope for Aston Villa. However, Spurs quickly quashed any chances of a comeback with two goals in quick succession from Tandberg and Julie Blakstad.
- Signe Gaupset – 10th minute (1-0)
- Kirsty Hanson – 15th minute (1-1)
- Bethany England – 22nd minute (2-1)
- Olivia Holdt – 29th minute (3-1)
- Oriane Jean-Francois – 68th minute (3-2)
- Cathinka Tandberg – 68th minute (4-2)
- Maika Hamano – 72nd minute (5-2)
- Kirsty Hanson – 80th minute (5-3)
- Cathinka Tandberg – 83rd minute (6-3)
- Julie Blakstad – 86th minute (7-3)
This victory marks only the second time in Tottenham’s history they have scored seven goals in a WSL match. The result positions Spurs level on points with Arsenal, who have two games in hand, while Aston Villa sits in eighth place in the league.
