Tottenham Hotspur Ladies’ determination for three points at Cheshunt Football Ground quickly came to fruition following three goals inside six minutes. And although Durham Women clawed it back to 3-3, The Lilywhites soon put the result beyond any doubt with a 6-3 win, to inspire on a day which marked the Club’s celebration of Disney’s Girls’ Football Week.
Within two minutes, Coral-Jade Haines sent Sarah Wiltshire away and her cross was back-heeled across goal and over the line for the opener by Wendy Martin.
Three minutes later, Bianca Baptiste’s corner evaded a packed penalty box and flew in over Helen Alderson for 2-0.
A minute on, Baptiste grabbed a brace when she latched onto loose possession and slotted past Alderson for 3-0.
Ashleigh Neville struck the post on 19 minutes but as Durham started to get into the game, Rachel Lee’s acrobatic volley from distance was tipped over by the quick reflexes of Toni-Anne Wayne.
A minute later, Zoe Ness broke away for a one-on-one, but a combination of Renee Hector and Jenna Schillaci’s pressure sent the shot wide.
Below: Sarah Wiltshire drives forward against Watford - photo: Wu's Photography
dur730x800Sophie Mclean went close but on the stroke of half-time, Hepple reduced the deficit with a powerful strike.
Five minutes into the second half, Nicki Gears drifted into the box from the inside right and curled across goal to make it 3-2. Wayne tipped over from Becky Salicki but from the resulting corner, Gears prodded in from close range for 3-3.
Wiltshire turned the game back in Spurs' favour with a second spectacular effort in as many weeks, a dipping screamer into the corner to restore the lead on 64 minutes.
Baptiste’s free-kick from 30-yards narrowly evaded the left post two minutes later.
Neville blocked Emily Roberts’ strike inside the box and her follow up was tipped over by Wayne on 78 minutes.
Ronnell Humes, on for four minutes, guided in Baptiste’s left-sided cross at the back-post for 5-3 on 83 minutes.
In stoppage time, Lucia Leon wrapped up the game when Baptiste’s right-sided cross found the Spanish international who hit home on her return to action.
