WSL: United and Spurs play out a classic

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Manchester United Women 2 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Women

In a thrilling showdown that served as a preview for next month's FA Cup final, Maya le Tissier came to the rescue for Manchester United, denying Spurs their first-ever victory over the Reds.

MUFC Women 2 - 2 Spurs Women - 1

Le Tissier, fresh from signing a new contract, nodded in a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser amidst a crowded penalty area, capitalising after Rachel Williams rattled the crossbar.

Spurs seemed destined for a historic win after quickfire goals from Bethany England and Jessica Naz overturned Melvine Malard's opener for United at Leigh Sports Village.

At the end of the match, Le Tissier's timely intervention salvaged a point for United. 

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Malard broke the deadlock by meeting Gemma Evans' lofted free-kick with a powerful header, but England's equaliser, although disputed, and Naz's clinical finish threatened to steal the show for Spurs.

Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn watched his team weather United's second-half onslaught, with goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer largely untested until the dying moments.

Then, with England's goalkeeper Mary Earps up for a corner in a desperate bid for to claim a point, Le Tissier pounced to snatch a vital point for Tottenham.

Highlights

You can watch some of the best moments in the video below. Manchester United vs Tottenham | What a Game | FA Women's Super League 21-04-2024 (youtube.com)

Best rection from United fans

Tony from Manchester attended the match with his daughter. He told us: "That was a fantastic game of football and it has made us all very excited for the upcoming FA Cup final. A win would have been nice, but the never-say-die attitude from the players has proven that the players are still fighting for the manager."

Claire, another United fan, had a similar perspective. She said: "What a brilliant match of football! It's got us buzzing for the FA Cup final ahead. While a win would've been great, the players' relentless spirit shows they're fully behind the manager. Their never-give-up attitude has us all rooting for them even more. It's just a shame that it now means that we're not going to qualify for next season's Champions League."

Location: Leigh, UK

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