Everton comfortably beat West Ham in WSL

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By Emma SandersBBC Sport at Walton Hall Park

Last updated on 2 minutes ago.From the section Women's Football

Everton put in a strong display to see off mid-table rivals West Ham and boost their position in the Women's Super League table.

On a freezing afternoon in Merseyside, which led to a delayed kick-off, the Toffees quickly gave their fans something to cheer about when Karen Holmgaard headed in the opener after three minutes.

West Ham barely had time to settle before Everton doubled their advantage in the 12th minute when Megan Finnigan capitalised from a smart corner routine.

Everton continued to dominate and victory was confirmed in the second half when substitute Aggie Beever-Jones thumped in a superb third goal, adding to a miserable day for West Ham.

The Toffees had the best chances throughout with defender Gabby George having a shot blocked by Grace Fisk after scuffing an effort wide under pressure from Kate Longhurst in a busy first half.

Everton were threatening down the right-hand side in particular, with Nicoline Sorensen impressing and Jess Park causing problems.

Paul Konchesky's West Ham side eventually settled and found Lisa Evans in space out wide but forward Dagny Brynjarsdottir was largely starved of service in a frustrating opening 45 minutes for the Hammers.

The second half was not much better for the visitors as Everton almost scored again within seconds of the restart when Park slid a dangerous ball across the six-yard area and Kirsty Smith had to react.

On-loan Blues goalkeeper Emily Ramsey was tested on set-pieces but was relatively unfazed overall as Everton won comfortably in an impressive performance.

The result sees Everton jump up to fifth in the table, continuing their development under manager Brian Sorensen, while West Ham remain in seventh place.

More to follow.

Line-ups

Everton Women

Formation 4-3-3

12Ramsey
17Hope
20Finnigan
4SeveckeSubstituted forHolmgaardat 83'minutes
6George
10Bennison
28Holmgaard
7WheelerSubstituted forGalliat 63'minutes
14SørensenSubstituted forChristiansenat 74'minutes
25SnoeijsSubstituted forBeever-Jonesat 62'minutes
11ParkSubstituted forStenevikat 83'minutes

Substitutes

5Björn
8Christiansen
15Beever-Jones
18Brosnan
21Maier
22Galli
23Holmgaard
27Stenevik

West Ham Women

Formation 4-3-3

1Arnold
3Shimizu
23Cissoko
22Fisk
2Smith
4StringerSubstituted forParkerat 74'minutes
10BrynjarsdóttirSubstituted forAtkinsonat 80'minutes
19HayashiSubstituted forHousseinat 80'minutes
12LonghurstSubstituted forFlanneryat 80'minutes
26Asseyi
7EvansSubstituted forFilisat 66'minutes

Substitutes

11Atkinson
15Parker
17Filis
24Cairns
28Hillyerd
33Houssein
41Flannery

Live Text

Match ends, Everton Women 3, West Ham United Women 0.
Second Half ends, Everton Women 3, West Ham United Women 0.
Foul by Hawa Cissoko (West Ham United Women).
Agnes Beever-Jones (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Emily Ramsey (Everton Women).
Attempt saved. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner.
Attempt saved. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Keira Flannery.
Foul by Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women).
Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Halle Houssein (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Izzy Christiansen (Everton Women).
Kirsty Smith (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women).
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Lucy Hope.
Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Sara Holmgaard (Everton Women).
Hand ball by Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women).
Foul by Keira Flannery (West Ham United Women).
Sara Holmgaard (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.