Amalie Vangsgaard struck twice as Aston Villa clung on at Goodison Park to edge Everton 3-2 after a nervy late scare.
Amalie Vangsgaard was the difference-maker at Goodison Park, scoring twice to power Aston Villa to a 3-2 Women's Super League win over Everton in a game that went down to the wire.
The Danish forward's brace gave Villa the cutting edge they needed on the road, and the visitors ended up needing every bit of it. Her finishing helped build a cushion that looked comfortable for a spell.
Everton had other ideas. The hosts mounted a late fightback that put Villa under real pressure and turned the closing stretch into a white-knuckle affair. The comeback fell just short, and the home side were left to rue the early damage.
For Villa, it's a gritty three points earned the hard way. They showed they can defend a lead when the heat is on, and they have a match-winner in Vangsgaard who is finding the net when it counts.
