Everton Ladies lose 0-3 against Arsenal Women

Everton Ladies’ pre-season game against WSL1 opponent Arsenal Women proved to be quite the challenge, going down 0-3 just in the first half. The Blue girls did improve and were able to keep the Arsenal Women scoreless in the second half.

The Toffees started their two new signings from Netherlands, Siri Worm and Marthe Munsterman. Noticeably missing from the lineup was Everton Captain Michelle Hinnigan. Arsenal Women started American midfielder Heather O’Reilly and Euro Golden Boot winner Jodie Taylor.

It’s starting to look like the Everton Ladies side will need to add a few more quality players if they are looking to be competitive in the WSL1 this season.

Highlights from the game:

5 minutes in: Everton got a shot on goal but the Arsenal Women goalkeeper made a great save.

17 minutes in: England international midfielder Jordan Nobbs put in a volley to make it 0-1.

25 minutes in: England international forward Jodie Taylor made the score 0-2.

38 minutes in: Forward Dan Carter scored the third goal with an assist from Lisa Evans.

Lineups for both teams:

Everton Lineup

Lizzie Durack GK (England)

Georgia Brougham MF (England)

Gabby George DF (England)

Siri Worm DF (Netherlands)

Danielle Turner DF (England)

Megan Finnigan MF (England)

Jodie Brett MF (England)

Marthe Munsterman MF (Netherlands)

Mollie Green FW (England)

Claudia Walker MF (England)

Simone Magill FW (Northern Ireland)

Subs

Kirstie Levell GK (England)

Chantelle Boye Hlorkah FW (England)

Angharad James MF (Wales)

Olivia Chance MF (New Zealand)

Faye Bryson DF (England)

Arsenal Lineup

Anna Moorhouse GK (England)

Alex Scott - Captain DF (England)

Josephine Henning DF (Germany)

Leah Williamson MF (England)

Jordan Nobbs MF (England)

Danielle Carter FW (England)

Jodie Taylor FW (England)

Heather O’Reilly MF (USA)

Lisa Evans FW (Scotland)

Dominique Janssen (Netherlands) MF

Danielle Van de Donk (Netherlands) MF

Subs

Emma Mitchell DF (Scotland)

Louise Quinn DF (Ireland)

Jemma Rose DF (England)

Beth Mead FW (England)

Lucy Thomas GK (England)