Liverpool claimed the Merseyside derby bragging rights with a commanding 2-0 victory over Everton at Anfield on Sunday, ending a long-standing WSL home curse against their local rivals.
Gareth Taylor’s side made the dream start in front of the home crowd, breaking the deadlock inside four minutes. Summer signing Natalia Ramos swung in an exquisite corner kick, finding Beata Olsson inside the box. The Swedish forward directed a clinical header past Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, recording one of the fastest goals in Women’s Super League Merseyside derby history.
The early opener set the tone for a dominant display from the hosts. Liverpool controlled the tempo throughout the first half, pushing Everton back through high-pressing football led by Fuka Nagano and Vivien Endemann on the wing. The Reds repeatedly came close to doubling their advantage, with Ramos striking a 20-yard effort deflected just past the post and Cornelia Kapocs threatening from the edge of the penalty area. Everton struggled to establish a foothold in possession, though Ornella Vignola gave the visitors a rare glimpse of goal when her header drifted high following a loose ball.
Controlled Dominance and Late Finish
The second half followed a similar pattern, as Liverpool’s structural discipline prevented Everton from mounting a sustained comeback. Captain Grace Fisk anchored a composed defensive unit, producing a vital late tackle inside the box to thwart Zara Kramžar on a dangerous Everton counter-attack.
Everton manager Scott Phelan made several substitutions past the hour mark, introducing Holly McNamara, Yūka Momiki, and Megan Finnigan to inject freshness into the attack, but Liverpool goalkeeper Khiara Keating remained largely untested.
Liverpool’s relentless pressure paid off in the 86th minute when Cornelia Kapocs capitalised on a defensive opening to slot home Liverpool’s second, sealing all three points to the delight of the Anfield faithful.
