Ria Percival scored a last-gasp free-kick as Tottenham fought back to steal a late point from a 1-1 Barclays Women’s Super League draw at home to Manchester United to move up to third.
Former Chelsea forward Alessia Russo handed the visitors the lead on the stroke of half-time as she picked up the ball from about 30 yards out, drove past two Tottenham defenders and blasted it home, leaving home goalkeeper Tinja-Riikka Korpela with no chance.
How the spoils were shared
It was a close battle between the two clubs throughout the game, with each side having their share of chances.
Three of Tottenham’s efforts fell to long-range strikes from Jess Naz. One of Naz’s chances occurred in the opening exchanges of the first half and her curling effort forced a save out of United goalkeeper Mary Earps, who made
her 50th appearance for the club.
It looked like the away side were going to take maximum points home from The Hive before Percival struck in the fifth minute of injury-time.
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Tottenham were awarded a free-kick as the clock ticked down and the ball was played in by Percival with some power and found the top corner of the net.
The result means Tottenham maintain their two-point gap over Sunday afternoon’s opponents in fifth.
What’s next?
Tottenham host Arsenal in the north London derby next weekend before visiting Watford in the FA WSL Cup four days later.
Manchester United travel to Everton next Sunday before hosting their own blockbuster derby in a midweek FA WSL Cup clash with Manchester City.