Villa boss Carla Ward has said one of her side's key targets for the remainder of the season is to aid Daly's quest to win the Golden Boot and Spurs' poor marking provided a further helping hand.īut the strugglers showed great character to turn the game on its head, even though Daly's late leveller keeps them in the midst of a relegation scrap in which three points separates the bottom four teams.

Villa, meanwhile, remain fifth despite falling short of a fourth successive away win.ĭaly's double takes her league tally to 15, just one behind top scorer Khadija Shaw of Manchester City.īoth were simple finishes for the England striker, side-footing home Anna Patten's first-half knockdown and then stealing in at the far post to head in a corner to six minutes from time.

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The draw leaves Tottenham ninth, three points clear of bottom side Leicester, who have a game in hand on Spurs. The many fantastic athletes are sure to inspire young girls and their caregivers to show that women can really do anything! I found the timeline surprising in how short it is with FIFA creating the first women's soccer world cup in only 1991 and the WNBA established in only 1996, but the future is open! There is plenty to learn and inspire in this beautifully illustrated book.įinal verdict: With stunning illustrations, many female athletes, and well-chosen text, WOMEN IN SPORTS is an inspiring board book that I highly recommend for girls and women of all ages.Early strikes from Kirsty Hanson and Daly had put Villa in charge. There were many that I had not heard of, but also several that many of us will recognize like Simone Biles and Serena Williams. I also appreciated the breadth of women and sports included. What I loved: The illustrations are stunning, artistic, full of color, and with words woven into the images. The book also includes a brief timeline of women's sports. The breadth of sports included is really impressive, encompassing not only tennis, basketball, and gymnastics, but also mushing and roller derby among others.

Each page then features a woman who did great things in their sport or sports. The book begins and ends with powerful messages about what women and girls can achieve. WOMEN IN SPORTS is a fantastic and inspiring board book about female athletes.

Women in Sport by Rachel Ignotofsky