Jess Park Stars with Goal and Assist in Man Utd’s 3-2 Victory Over Brighton to Secure Third Place
Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brighton in the Women’s Super League, marking their fifth win in seven matches. This victory not only maintained United’s unbeaten start to the season but also brought them within two points of league leaders Chelsea.
Match Summary
The match took place at Broadfield Stadium, featuring a competitive start with both teams creating opportunities. Elisabeth Terland opened the scoring just before half-time, capitalizing on a defensive error from Brighton.
Goal Contributions
- Elisabeth Terland: Scored the first goal in injury time of the first half.
- Jess Park: Doubled United’s lead with her fourth goal since joining from Manchester City.
- Lisa Naalsund: Scored the third goal, assisted by Park in the closing moments.
- Fran Kirby: Scored for Brighton, narrowing the deficit.
- Kiko Seike: Added a second for Brighton in injury time.
Key Moments
After Terland’s breakthrough, Jess Park, who had recently returned from a concussion, showcased her skills by scoring in the 58th minute. Following her goal, Brighton’s Fran Kirby pulled one back, but United’s Lisa Naalsund secured the match with a late goal.
Despite facing pressure from Brighton, including a shot that hit the woodwork, United held their ground. Seike’s late consolation goal did not change the outcome of the match.
Current Standings
With this win, Manchester United currently occupies third place in the league, remaining in contention for the title as they continue to impress this season.
