Martina Piemonte scored her first goal since arriving from AC Milan in July as Everton were held by Bristol City
Amalie Thestrup's late strike lifted Bristol City off the foot of the Women's Super League with a draw against Everton at Walton Hall Park.
Summer signing Thestrup rolled a deft finish into the net with goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan off her line to score the Robins' second equaliser eight minutes from time, denying the Toffees a first home win of the campaign.
Megan Finnigan, who headed a clearance off the line during the first half, had lashed Everton ahead for a second time after the break.
Captain Finnigan fired decisively through a crowd of players after Justine Vanhaevermaet's effort hit the crossbar following a corner.
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Amy Rodgers' thunderous first goal of the campaign in first-half added time had initially put the Robins on course to avoid a sixth defeat in seven top-flight games this season.
Scotland international Rodgers hammered a first-time strike past Brosnan after Everton summer signing Martina Piemonte had opened her WSL account in the fourth minute, scoring Everton's first goal from open play of the campaign after goalkeeper Olivia Clark, deputising for the injured Kaylan Marckese, saved the striker's initial close-range shot.
Megan Connolly rattled the woodwork from a corner before Rodgers drew City level in emphatic style.
Clark kept out Nicoline Sorensen's shot with a fingertip save after the break, and Brosnan was called into action when Ffion Morgan broke clear and swept an effort at goal with 10 minutes remaining.
Brian Sorensen's side are next in action when they visit Villa in the WSL next Sunday, while City travel to Tottenham in the FA Cup on Wednesday.
- Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text
Line-upsEverton Women
Formation 3-4-1-2
1Brosnan28Holmgaard20Finnigan2Veje7Wheeler22Galli8Vanhaevermaet23Holmgaard25Snoeijs14Sørensen18Piemonte
- 1Brosnan28HolmgaardSubstituted forBjörnat 81'minutes20Finnigan2Veje7Wheeler22Galli8Vanhaevermaet23HolmgaardSubstituted forPayneat 65'minutes25SnoeijsSubstituted forBennisonat 87'minutes14SørensenSubstituted forDugganat 65'minutes18PiemonteBooked at 69minsSubstituted forBissellat 82'minutes
Substitutes
- 3Campbell5Björn9Duggan10Bennison11Bissell12Ramsey19Payne41Aherne47Olesen
Bristol City Women
Formation 5-4-1
13Clark2Powell5Aspin6Connolly4Layzell11Napier7Harrison23Jones8Rodgers17Thestrup24Morgan
- 13Clark2Powell5Aspin6Connolly4Layzell11Napier7HarrisonSubstituted forSymeat 75'minutes23Jones8Rodgers17Thestrup24Morgan
Substitutes
- 3Struck9Hayles12Mustaki15Bull16Syme27Woolley28Teisar29Ward41Haaland
Referee:Adewunmi SoneyeMatch StatsHome TeamEverton WomenAway TeamBristol City WomenPossessionHome58%Away42%ShotsHome10Away11Shots on TargetHome5Away6CornersHome3Away7FoulsHome10Away9Live Text Post update
Match ends, Everton Women 2, Bristol City Women 2.
90'+6'Full Time
Second Half ends, Everton Women 2, Bristol City Women 2.
90'+2'Post update
Attempt missed. Toni Duggan (Everton Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nathalie Björn with a cross.
88'Post update
Courtney Brosnan (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88'Post update
Foul by Brooke Aspin (Bristol City Women).
87'Substitution
Substitution, Everton Women. Hanna Bennison replaces Katja Snoeijs.
87'Post update
Corner, Bristol City Women. Conceded by Clare Wheeler.
86'Post update
Corner, Bristol City Women. Conceded by Katrine Veje.
82'goalGoal!
Goal! Everton Women 2, Bristol City Women 2. Amalie Thestrup (Bristol City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Naomi Layzell.
82'Substitution
Substitution, Everton Women. Emma Bissell replaces Martina Piemonte.
81'Substitution
Substitution, Everton Women. Nathalie Björn replaces Karen Holmgaard.
80'Post update
Attempt saved. Ffion Morgan (Bristol City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Emily Syme.
79'Post update
Attempt saved. Amalie Thestrup (Bristol City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Naomi Layzell with a headed pass.
78'Post update
Foul by Heather Payne (Everton Women).
78'Post update
Naomi Layzell (Bristol City Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
77'Post update
Foul by Justine Vanhaevermaet (Everton Women).
77'Post update
Carrie Jones (Bristol City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75'Substitution
Substitution, Bristol City Women. Emily Syme replaces Abi Harrison.
75'Post update
Justine Vanhaevermaet (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75'Post update
Foul by Amy Rodgers (Bristol City Women).
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