Momiki hat-trick inspires Everton Women to 6-0 Durham rout
Yuka Momiki came off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick as Everton Women thrashed Durham 6-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening.
The Japan international struck three times after being introduced at half-time, helping the Blues complete four wins from four matches in the Subway Players Cup. Noemie Mouchon added two goals, while Jutta Rantala opened the scoring with her first goal for Everton.
Momiki makes immediate impact at Goodison
Everton dominated the early stages, with Rantala hitting the crossbar before breaking the deadlock in the 20th minute. The Finland international controlled Hannah Cain’s cross and fired into the top corner to give the Blues a deserved lead.
Durham remained just one goal behind at half-time, but Everton took control after the restart. Momiki was introduced during the interval and needed only five minutes to score, placing her shot into the bottom corner.
Mouchon made it 3-0 in the 64th minute before Momiki curled home her second from the edge of the penalty area six minutes later. Mouchon then converted a rebound with five minutes remaining, and Momiki completed her hat-trick shortly afterwards.
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According to Everton’s official match report, the Japanese forward received a warm reception from supporters in the Gwladys Street End after her second goal.
Everton complete perfect cup group campaign
The victory ensured Everton finished their four group matches with a 100% winning record. Momiki’s contribution was particularly impressive given that she played only the second half, but there was also a memorable moment for Rantala, who marked her first Everton goal with an emphatic finish.
Youngster Zara Plano also made her senior Everton debut during the second half. For Evertonians, it was a welcome night at Goodison, with six goals, a hat-trick and two individual milestones to celebrate.
The Blues will now look to carry that form into their upcoming fixtures, beginning with Saturday’s Women’s Super League trip to Tottenham.
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Gary Gowers is a sports journalist and the editor of Read Everton, where he leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis. He also writes about Manchester City for Read Man City and motorsport for Read Motorsport. A former accountant, he became a freelance writer in 2011 and has written for BBC Sport and Metro.
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