Villa edge Liverpool at home in women’s league contest
BIRMINGHAM (Interstat) — Aston Villa W beat visiting Liverpool W 2-1 on Sunday at Villa Park. Liverpool W took the lead in the 16th minute when Natalia Ramos scored. Aston Villa W answered in the 62nd minute through Chasity Grant, then completed the home victory. Grant finished with 90 minutes played and one goal. Ramos had 65 minutes played and one goal. Aston Villa W goalkeeper Akane Okuma played 90 minutes and recorded one assist, while Liverpool W’s Fuka Nagano played 86 minutes and recorded one assist. Aston Villa W’s record in this competition is now 1-1-1, and its record across all competitions is 2-1-1. Liverpool W’s competition record is now 1-2, and its overall record is 2-3. Aston Villa W next faces Burnley W in the Women’s League Cup, and Liverpool W meets Manchester Utd W in the same competition.