The stadium fell silent as a late Kelly Gago strike ruined the afternoon for the North London faithful.
The misery continues in North London as the results fail to improve for the home side. The Tottenham Hotspur Women suffered a disappointing defeat on Sunday afternoon. Despite a late rally, the hosts fell to a 1-2 loss against Everton. This result marks a catastrophic slide for the Lilywhites in the WSL. The famous stadium was silenced by a performance that showed far more grit than the home side.
The game started with an early blow for the home defense. Yuka Momiki found the net after just twelve minutes of play. The Japanese international glided past Molly Bartrip with baffling ease before firing home. Lize Kop stood no chance against the powerful drive. Martin Ho watched as his side struggled for any real control. The Toffees looked far more likely to double their lead before the half-time break.
A high stakes failure that leaves the North London institution in a catastrophic slump
The second half offered a small glimmer of hope for the hosts. Signe Gaupset found the bottom corner with fourteen minutes remaining despite a very tight angle. It was a rare moment of quality from the home side. The crowd believed a comeback was finally on the cards. However, the joy was incredibly short lived for the supporters. The momentum shifted back to the visitors almost immediately.
Substitute Kelly Gago entered the fray and changed the narrative. She tapped home a late winner after an assist from Inma Gabarro. This strike followed reports from Royal Blue Mersey that the forward actually wanted to leave the club recently. It was a bitter pill for the Tottenham Hotspur defense to swallow in the closing stages. The lack of concentration proved to be catastrophic for the final result.
While Scott Phelan celebrated a third league win, the hosts must reflect on a fourth straight loss. The Lilywhites looked fragile and lacked the collective effort needed to secure a point. Supporters are frustrated with the lack of consistent results. The famous institution remains desperate for a leader to stand their ground during these difficult times. Every fan left feeling completely deflated. This defeat highlights the staggering work needed.