Man Utd return to second in table with fifth-straight WSL victory
Terland volleyed in superb winner in sixth minute
Toone also hit post for visitors at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Play is back under way for the second half of Tottenham-Man Utd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Will the visitors extend their lead or can Tottenham magic up an equaliser?
Let's find out.
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Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
I think Tottenham need to try and get bodies up the pitch but of course they don't want to leave themselves exposed at the back.
I think they need to be much better in possession all over the pitch, both in their own defensive third and as they move up the pitch.
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After losing our way last season, this Yanited team is in the image of the fantastic 2022-23 team. Miyazawa pulling the strings as Zelem used to, Terland a proper handful as Lessi was, and most impressively of all, Jayde and Gabby have more than succeeded Ona and Hannah. Come on Yanited, we can fill our boots with goals tonight. Spurs have no energy.
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HT: Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
This is sixth and final match of a busy day of WSL action.
In case you missed any of them, here's the full time reports for you to browse through:
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Re: 19:29. Now you know how I feel every time I watch Brighton play out from the back. I absolutely hate it.
Paul, Surrey
HT: Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Somewhat surprisingly, Man United only had 55% possession during the first 45 minutes.
However, with that possession, they've had 10 shots to Tottenham's two.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Man United lead at the break at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, taking the lead inside six minutes thanks to an Elisabeth Terland volley.
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Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Bizet is getting the pantomime boos from the crowd but I think she's had a really good game so far on this right hand side.
She seems to be thriving under the pressure of being a returning player to her former club.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
One minute of added time.
Tottenham will pleased if they can go into the break with the score at 1-0.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Right on cue, Hinata Miyazawa picks a defender's pocket and plays in Elisabeth Terland. It's a tame effort from the United forward in the end - another let off for Tottenham.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
For the sake of my health, I wish Tottenham would stop playing out from the back. It's a nerve-wracking watch.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Ella Toone plays the ball across Tottenham's box but there's no one there to get on the end of it.
A let off for Tottenham, but here come United again... Gabby George is offside.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
By going long Spurs are just inviting pressure back on them by United winning those first contacts more often than not.
Playing out from the back you probably don't want to lose the ball in those areas so you'd probably suggest going long and having more space to defend would be the safest option.
In terms of trying to progress up the pitch and get yourself a goal, neither way is proving very fruitful at the moment.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Tottenham are sitting so deep in defence that getting out of their own half is a real struggle. They just can't make any progress up the pitch.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Man United are inches away from having a second!
Ella Toone digs the ball out with her right boot and her curling effort from outside the box grazes the top left corner of the cross bar.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
United are really piling on the pressure now. They're starting to get more and more attempts towards that Spurs goal.
You feel it's only a matter of time before they add a second.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Man United are so high on confidence.
Everyone is looking to get in on the goal-scoring act, with Hinata Miyazawa - who scored her first league goal of the season last week - having a crack from distance.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
What a run from Elisabeth Terland.
She's unleashed by a long ball from Jayde Riviere and leaves Molly Bartrip chasing her shadow as she darts into the box.
Her cross is well cut out by Clare Hunt and Tottenham safely deal with the resulting corner.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Tullis-Joyce has got a real presence about her and she has that air of confidence now.
She knows she's the out-and-out number one which I think goalkeepers need.
I think you need somebody that knows they're the number one but has a number two that can push them and drive them every day.
I think Tullis-Joyce is showing she's thriving in that position and has been an absolutely fantastic player for Manchester United this season.
Tottenham 0-1 Man Utd
Jess Naz is finding more and more room to roam on the left for Tottenham.
The ball eventually finds its way to Hayley Raso on the right and her long-range effort is on target. A comfortable stop for Phallon Tullis-Joyce but positive signs for the hosts.
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Elisabeth Terland also scored twice against Spurs in a 3-0 win in October 2024
Manchester United moved into second place in the Women's Super League after Elisabeth Terland's superb first-half volley was enough to see off Tottenham.
Norwegian striker Terland despatched Jayde Riviere's sixth-minute cross clinically to put United ahead in a first half that Marc Skinner's side dominated.
Ella Toone went close to stretching the lead when her chip hit the post, but Terland, Leah Galton and Dominique Janssen all spurned good chances before the break.
Spurs could not find a way past the tightest defence in the WSL despite improving after the break, and United moved above Arsenal to trail unbeaten Chelsea by seven points after 13 games.
It was also United's fifth consecutive win, a run that started after their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in their only loss in this season's WSL.
The game's solitary goal was a delight, Riviere quickly picking up on a second chance to pick out Terland after fine work by ex-Tottenham forward Celin Bizet, who was booed throughout by some home fans.
Terland found space to move on to Canada full-back Riviere's cross and clip it low and just inside the post beyond Spurs goalkeeper Lize Kop.
The hosts stepped up their performance after the restart but rarely threatened the United goal.
Jessica Naz shot straight at United keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, while Australian defender Clare Hunt scuffed a weak shot at Tullis-Joyce deep into stoppage time at the end of the match.
At the final whistle, Skinner and his United side were clearly delighted at grinding out a win against opponents who had been in good form in recent weeks.
Spurs were unbeaten in four games, and had lost just twice in their last seven outings at home, but they were made to look second-best for much of this encounter.
United have kept a clean sheet in their last two WSL outings, and Rebecca Knaak's goal just before half-time in the Manchester derby was the last time Tullis-Joyce was beaten.
Toone's superb chip that shaved the post in the first half deserved to double their lead, and Terland could have added to her earlier goal just before half-time, but the 23-year-old former Brighton forward slipped and miskicked.
After the resumption it was the turn of United's defence to impress, and they held Spurs off with some comfort until Hunt missed her chance to equalise after 95 minutes.
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Chelsea | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 6 | 32 | 37 |
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| 2 | Manchester United | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 19 | 30 |
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| 3 | Arsenal | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 20 | 27 |
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| 4 | Manchester City | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 25 |
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| 5 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 18 |
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| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 26 | -7 | 17 |
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| 7 | Liverpool | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 |
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| 8 | Everton | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 13 |
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| 9 | West Ham United | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 11 |
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| 10 | Aston Villa | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 10 |
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| 11 | Leicester City | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 9 |
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| 12 | Crystal Palace | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 35 | -24 | 6 |
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Manager: Robert Vilahamn
Formation: 4 - 4 - 2
Manager: Marc Skinner
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Manager: Robert Vilahamn
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Manager: Marc Skinner
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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