Elisabeth Terland’s Early Strike Secures Manchester United’s Fifth Consecutive WSL Victory

Manchester United continued their impressive Women’s Super League form with a well-earned one-nil victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Elisabeth Terland’s stunning early volley was enough to seal three crucial points, extending United’s winning league run to five games while keeping them three points clear in second place and seven behind league leaders Chelsea.

First Half – Terland’s Early Magic

Manchester United wasted no time asserting their dominance, flying out of the blocks and controlling fifty-five percent of possession. Their early pressure was rewarded in the sixth minute when Jayde Riviere delivered a pinpoint cross into the box, and Elisabeth Terland coolly volleyed the ball inside the near post to give United the lead.

United continued to create chances and nearly doubled their advantage before halftime. In the twenty-first minute, Ella Toone attempted an audacious long-range effort, but the ball struck the post before going behind, keeping the score at one-nil.

Meanwhile, Tottenham struggled to break through United’s disciplined defense. The hosts managed just two shots on target from seven attempts in the first forty-five minutes, with United’s backline holding firm.

Second Half – Spurs Fight Back, United Stay Strong

Tottenham showed more attacking intent after the break, pushing forward in search of an equalizer. Despite their resurgence, they were unable to seriously trouble United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who remained largely untested.

Manchester United, on the other hand, remained a threat, finishing the match with seventeen total shots. Their defensive organization was key to maintaining their advantage, with Aoife Mannion coming on in the thirty-first minute to reinforce their backline.

As the match entered six minutes of added time, Tottenham pushed hard for a late equalizer. With just sixty seconds remaining, they won a throw-in deep inside United’s half, but Clare Hunt’s final effort was tame and easily collected by Tullis-Joyce, securing the clean sheet and all three points for United.

Final Whistle – United March On

Manchester United’s victory not only extended their winning streak to five matches but also marked their ninth clean sheet of the season. Tottenham’s struggles in front of goal continued, while United’s defensive resilience and clinical finishing proved the difference.

With this result, Manchester United remain second in the WSL table, three points clear of the chasing pack, while Tottenham will look to bounce back in their next fixture