Everton displayed immense defensive solidity throughout the match despite currently sitting in eighth place with 20 points. The visitors were largely camped in their own half as the hosts' front line, led by Alessia Russo, searched relentlessly for an opener. Courtney Brosnan was kept incredibly busy in goal, making several key saves to deny Russo and Frida Maanum. However, she was eventually beaten during a frantic five minutes of added time. Brosnan felt she was fouled by Leah Williamson during the build-up to the decisive strike, but the referee allowed the goal to stand, leaving the away side completely frustrated.