Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Reds comeback extends Spurs' losing WSL run
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WSL highlights: Liverpool come from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool came from behind to beat Tottenham, whose Women's Super League losing run extended to nine matches.
Rosella Ayane had put Spurs in front in the 17th minute at Prenton Park.
But the Reds were soon level through Emma Koivisto before the turnaround was complete thanks to Missy Bo Kearns' finish in the 35th minute.
Liverpool dominated in the second half but could not add a third as they secured their first WSL win in three games.
The hosts remained eighth in the WSL table, five points clear of 10th-placed Tottenham, who are two points above bottom-placed Leicester.
Ruthless Reds get boost ahead of derby
Liverpool's victory ended their own two-match losing run in all competitions, although they were fortunate to be level.
Tottenham defender Kerys Harrop saw her clearance ricochet off the boot of Koivisto and loop over goalkeeper Tinja-Riikka Korpela into the net.
But the Reds' winner was slick, with Koivisto squaring the ball to Kearns for a side-footed finish.
Katie Stengel had a brilliant opportunity to add a third in injury time but dragged her shot wide when through on goal.
The result will boost Liverpool ahead of the Merseyside derby with rivals Everton on Friday 24, March, while Tottenham face Leicester on Wednesday in their next outing.
Spurs still search for elusive win
Tottenham are on an awful run. Since beating Brighton 8-0 in October Rehanne Skinner's side have lost nine league games on the bounce, conceding at least two goals in eight of those defeats.
Just as they did against Manchester City last Sunday, Tottenham took the lead as Ayane found room on the edge of the box before firing the ball into the bottom corner.
And after falling behind, Spurs created a handful more chances with Bethany England forcing Liverpool keeper Rachael Laws into a fine save just before the break.
England had another chance straight after the restart, firing into the side-netting, but Tottenham looked toothless in attack in the closing stages.