WSL season commences with victories of 4-1 for Courtney Brosnan and Katie McCabe
In the opening weekend of the English Women's Super League (WSL) and other leagues, several standout moments and historic achievements were made by players across the UK and Italy.
Ornella Vignola, a young Spanish talent recently signed by Everton, made history by scoring a hat-trick in the Merseyside derby. This feat marks the first time a player has achieved this for Everton since Dixie Dean in 1931, showcasing Vignola's impressive form and the club's growing confidence in her abilities.
Meanwhile, in the WSL, Megan Walsh made her long-awaited return to the pitch after an injury layoff, replacing Kinga Szemik in West Ham's 1-0 loss to Spurs. The Republic of Ireland had three players starting for their clubs in the opening weekend of the WSL season. Emily Murphy scored for Newcastle, where Aoife Mannion made her debut, in their 2-1 win away to Nottingham Forest.
The Merseyside derby at Anfield saw a lower-than-usual crowd of 11,904, marking the smallest attendance ever for this fixture at the ground. However, Everton maintained their record over Liverpool, beating them on each of the six occasions they've played them at Anfield.
Elsewhere in the WSL, the match between Chelsea and Manchester City had a smaller crowd compared to the previous season. In a closely contested game, Aston Villa's Anna Patten started for their team in a 0-0 draw with Brighton, while Caitlin Hayes was an unused substitute.
In Italy, Megan Connolly was part of a Lazio defense that kept a clean sheet against Juventus in their cup tie, with Lazio winning the game with an injury-time goal.
Arsenal, led by Katie McCabe, came from behind to beat London City Lionesses, the only stand-alone women's club in the top flight, bankrolled by billionaire American businesswoman Michele Kang. This victory was a testament to Arsenal's fighting spirit and resilience.
Sunderland's Izzy Atkinson scored on her debut in a 4-0 win over Sheffield United, with Grace Moloney, Marissa Sheva, and Jamie Finn also featuring for the winners. Erin McLaughlin scored in Glasgow City's 5-0 win over Montrose in Scotland.
These opening weekend matches provided a glimpse into the exciting season ahead, with numerous standout performances and historic achievements. As the season progresses, fans can look forward to more thrilling moments and competition in women's football.
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