FROM BRISBANE ROAD – Tottenham Hotspur were left picking up the pieces on Monday night as a 2-1 win at West Ham saw them crash out of this year’s League Cup.
The Hammers will now counter Women’s Super League (WSL) leaders Chelsea in the semi-final stage of the tournament on February 5.
An early goal from striker Martha Thomas in the first ten minutes helped Spurs find their rhythm in the first half.
Centre-back Clare Hunt was instrumental on numerous occasions passing the ball over the top of West Ham’s midfield, into the feet of Spurs’ forward line.
Notable chances included Thomas and Hayley Raso hitting the frame twice, as well as numerous attempts by Bethany England being stopped by Hammers goalkeeper Megan Walsh.
However, things quickly turned sour when Seraina Piubel headed past Eleanor Heeps five minutes before the end of the first half, following Emma Harries’ cross.
West Ham’s equalizer was all it took for Spurs’ back line to crumble. Molly Bartip continued to lose to Piuebel. However, it was a set that left Spurs trailing 2-1 a minute before halftime.
Kirsty Smith’s ball into the box seemingly went unnoticed and slid into the right corner of the net, leaving Heeps caught off guard.
The second half passed with little action. Spurs failed to intensify their efforts as West Ham protected their lead.
It was England who had the most promising shot on goal, but Walsh made a good save. As the game entered the final minutes, it was clear that Spurs had accepted defeat.
Rehanne Skinner will certainly be pleased with her side’s performance as they prepare to contest a third League Cup semi-final in their history.
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Player |
Evaluation |
|---|---|
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GK: Eleanor Heeps |
6/10 |
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RB: Ashleigh Neville |
6/10 |
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CB: Clare Hunt |
8/10 |
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CB: Molly Bartip |
6/10 |
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LB: Amanda Nilden |
7/10 |
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CM: Martha Thomas |
8/10 |
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CM: Maite Oroz |
7/10 |
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RM: Hayley Raso |
7/10 |
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AM: Drew Spence |
6/10 |
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LM: Jess Naz |
7/10 |
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ST: Bethany England (c) |
7/10 |
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SUB: Lenna Gunning Williams (45′ for Naz) |
8/10 |
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SUB: Anna Csiki (45′ for Spence) |
6/10 |
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SUB: Charli Grant (45′ for Nilden) |
7/10 |
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SUBSTITUTION: Olga Ahtinen (45′ for Oroz) |
7/10 |
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SUBSTITUTION: Matilda Vinberg (40′ for Raso) |
ON |
Subs not used: Becky Spencer (GK), Launa Buhler, Rosella Ayane
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Player |
Evaluation |
|---|---|
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GK: Megan Walsh |
8/10 |
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CB: Shannon Cooke |
6/10 |
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CB: Camila Saez |
7/10 |
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LB: Kirsty Smith |
7/10 |
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RM: Li Mengwen |
6/10 |
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CM: Oona Siren |
6/10 |
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CM: Shekiera Martinez |
6/10 |
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LM: Manuela Pavi |
7/10 |
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RM: Seraina Piubel |
8/10 |
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AM: Marika Bergman-Lundin |
6/10 |
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ST: Emma Harries |
7/10 |
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REPLACEMENT: Anouk Denton (64′ for Li) |
7/10 |
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SUB: Katrina Gorry (64′ for Sirena) |
7/10 |
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REPLACEMENT: Viviane Asseyi (64′ for Piubel) |
6/10 |
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REPLACEMENT: Amber Tysiak (86′ for Pavi) |
ON |
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SUBSTITUTION: Riko Ueki (96′ for Harries) |
ON |
Unused substitutes: Kinga Szemik (GK), Dagnny Brynjarsdottir, Shelina Zadorsky, Halle Houssein
Player of the match – Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)
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