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Manchester United secures 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Women's Super League

Oct 4, 1:46 AM1 min read

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A sixth-minute lob by Julia Zigiotti Olme secured a 1-0 win for Manchester United against Liverpool, moving the side level in the WSL standings.

Manchester United defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the Women's Super League following an early goal from Julia Zigiotti Olme at home.

Julia Zigiotti Olme scored the deciding goal in the sixth minute after capitalising on a mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper Khiara Keating. The Guardian reported that Zigiotti Olme intercepted Keating's pass out from the back and scored with a lobbed shot. This match marked the 250th game for United since the team was reformed in 2018.

Liverpool attempted to find an equaliser and forced a double save from United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who denied Cornelia Kapocs and Beata Olsson in quick succession. While Liverpool applied pressure late in the game, United also had opportunities to score again. Jess Park struck the crossbar with a left-foot shot, and Andrea Medina had an effort saved at the near post.

The Guardian noted that Liverpool's best chance for a leveler came 20 minutes before the end of the match, but Jenna Clark was unable to direct her free header from a corner on target. BBC Sport reported that Ella Toone reflected on the narrow win following what she described as a "difficult week."

The result moves Manchester United level on points with Liverpool in the league standings, with both clubs currently three points away from European qualification spots. Under head coach Eva Olid, United has now recorded four consecutive wins in all competitions and is unbeaten in five matches.