Everton midfielder becomes youngest-ever WSL scorer 🤩 | OneFootball

Everton could’ve been forgiven for being disappointed with a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal in front of a sell-out crowd, as Brian Sørensen’s side battled hard for over 80 minutes to keep the visitors from scoring.

When Alessia Russo broke the deadlock, the game looked to have been over, but 16-year-old Issy Hobson hadn’t read the script.

Her determined header gave the Toffees their first point against Arsenal in 12 years, and in doing so she became the youngest-ever goal scorer in the WSL.

To make the moment even more special, Hobson revealed that she is a true Evertonian after the final whistle.

“It’s something I’ve been dreaming of since I started playing football and for it to contribute to getting a draw against Arsenal is the best feeling ever,” said the youngster.

“I’ve been at Everton for my whole life so it’s even more special. I didn’t expect to come on and score and I am lost for words. I’m so excited to hopefully get more opportunities now after scoring. I’m so happy.”

That strike all-but made the WSL title race a two-horse race between Chelsea and Manchester City.