Guro Bergsvand’s own goal takes Everton to the brink of safety
PA Sport staff
Press Association
Everton moved to the brink of safety in the Women’s Super League after Guro Bergsvand’s own goal gave them a hard-fought 2-1 win at Brighton.
Karen Holmgaard came off the bench to head home a cross from her sister Sara on the hour but the lead lasted just three minutes as Tatiana Pinto reacted quickest to fire in a rebound after Maisie Symonds’ free-kick came back off the underside of the bar.
Bergsvand’s unfortunate final touch amid a scramble in the Brighton area in the 72nd minute restored Everton’s advantage, and they held on to move 12 points clear of rock-bottom Bristol City with four games left in the season.