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Toni Payne bags fifth WSL assist as Everton beat Liverpool in Merseyside derby

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Toni Payne bags fifth WSL assist as Everton beat Liverpool in Merseyside derby

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria star, Toni Payne had an assist to help English Women’s Super League (WSL) outfit, Everton FC to a 2-0 win at Liverpool on Sunday.

Katja Snoeijs opened scoring for the Toffees in the seventh minute at the Birkenhead.

In the 63rd minute, Everton coach introduced Payne for Kelly Gago and the decision led to the second goal.

The substitute set up Karen Holmgaard who converted the second goal for the travelers securing a Merseyside derby win.

The former Sevilla FC player has scored a goal with five assists for the Toffees this season in 21 games.

Everton occupy the eighth position on the log with 23 points from 21 matches.

They will wrap up their league campaign against Tottenham Hotspur.

Holders, Chelsea FC retained the title last week under new manager, Sonia Bompastor.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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