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Vignola's Debut Hat-Trick Powers Everton to 4-1 WSL Win at Anfield

Everton’s Friedkin-backed rebuild delivered instant returns in a derby that also marked the start of Gareth Taylor’s Liverpool project.

Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Liverpool v Everton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 7, 2025 Everton's Katja Snoeijs reacts Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Liverpool v Everton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 7, 2025 Everton's Katja Snoeijs celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Liverpool v Everton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 7, 2025 Everton's Ornella Vignola celebrates scoring their fourth goal to complete a hat-trick Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Liverpool v Everton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 7, 2025 Everton's Courtney Brosnan looks on Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Overview

  • Liverpool led after 12 minutes through Cornelia Kapocs before Everton levelled via Ornella Vignola and moved ahead at half-time with Katja Snoeijs’ header.
  • Vignola, a summer signing from Granada, completed her treble with a 54th-minute header and a deflected strike two minutes later.
  • The visitors’ victory reflected a busy window of nine arrivals for Brian Sørensen’s squad, with multiple debutants starting and record recruit Ruby Mace coming on at the break.
  • Taylor’s first competitive match in charge underscored Liverpool’s defensive issues after a bright opening, with new goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe unavailable due to an internal club issue.
  • Everton extended their WSL derby run to eight games unbeaten, winning again at Anfield in front of a crowd of 11,904.