Liverpool Women thrashed at Anfield as Ornella Vignola shines on debut for Everton
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On September 7, 2025, Everton Women delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Liverpool Women at Anfield in the opening match of the Barclays Women's Super League season, under new Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor.
Liverpool started strongly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Cornelia Kapocs scored a powerful goal from the left wing, becoming the first Liverpool player to net a WSL goal against Everton at Anfield. Liverpool continued to press, hitting the crossbar and post, with defender Gemma Bonner nearly doubling the lead. However, Everton's goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan made several key saves to keep them in the game.
Everton equalised in the 24th minute through summer signing Ornella Vignola, who curled a precise shot into the far corner after a counter-attack. Despite Liverpool dominating possession and creating chances, Everton went ahead in stoppage time of the first half when captain Katja Snoeijs headed in a cross from Mayumi Pacheco.
The second half saw Everton extend their lead quickly, with Vignola scoring a header in the 54th minute and completing her hat trick just two minutes later with a deflected left-foot shot. Everton’s dominance in attack sealed the win decisively. Another debutant for Everton, Dutch midfielder Rosa van Gool, nearly added a fifth with a shot that hit the crossbar late on.
Everton’s strong performance maintained their superiority in the Merseyside derby, despite Liverpool's early promise and positive momentum under their new coach. The match was marked by a moment of silence in the 20th minute from both sets of fans in memory of Diogo Jota, the Liverpool forward tragically lost last month.
The match lineup featured Liverpool players such as Faye Kirby, Gemma Bonner, and Cornelia Kapocs, while Everton fielded new signings including Vignola and Ruby Mace, the latter entering the game in the second half. The victory continued Everton's strong record against Liverpool in the WSL at Anfield, leaving Liverpool to regroup ahead of their next away fixture against Leicester City.
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