West Ham took the lead but remain winless in the WSL this season
West Ham United's winless start to the Women's Super League season continued as they lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs' Beth England cancelled out Riko Ueki's opener early in the second half before a bizarre own goal from Camila Saez, who lobbed her own goalkeeper from 18 yards, settled the match in injury time.
It was Spurs who started on the front foot at Brisbane Road, with England firing over after some neat build-up play from Martha Thomas.
Jessica Naz, fresh from making her first start for England during the recent international break, caused problems with a couple of dangerous runs in behind the West Ham backline, while Ella Morris produced some teasing deliveries.
However, Spurs have struggled to deal with set-pieces this season, and it was again their undoing, with Ueki rising highest to head Viviane Asseyi’s delivery past Becky Spencer.
Spurs were level six minutes into the second period. Thomas forced a superb save out of Kinga Szemik, before Matilda Vinberg hit the post with the rebound and finally England prodded home from close range.
Spurs cranked up the pressure as the half went on, with England and Morris spurning chances to put them ahead, while Naz sent a fierce long-range effort narrowly wide.
But with the game heading for a draw, Saez lifted the ball over her own goalkeeper when attempting to clear a hopeful ball forward.
Defeat leaves West Ham bottom of the table with two points after six games. Meanwhile, Spurs are up to sixth with seven points.
Plenty to work on for both sides
Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn will be delighted his side snatched a late win, especially with tough tests against Manchester City and Arsenal coming up.
However, the manner in which his side conceded will trouble him. Spurs have now shipped six goals from set-pieces in the WSL this term, more than any other team.
There is an awful lot to work on for West Ham manager Rehanne Skinner.
Though her side played well in parts and made life difficult for the hosts, they did not create enough clear chances against a defence that had conceded 13 goals in five league games and was the joint-worst in the division at kick-off.
And the way they conceded the winner will be of concern. Saez, while under pressure from Lenna Gunning-Williams as she ran towards her own goal, had several options instead of kicking the ball over her keeper from the edge of the box.
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