Le Tissier scores on 150th appearance as Man Utd women beat Crystal Palace
Captain Maya Le Tissier marked her 150th Manchester United appearance with a long-range goal, and Elisabeth Terland sealed a 2-0 WSL win that lifts United to fourth.
Maya Le Tissier scored on her 150th appearance for Manchester United as the hosts beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Women's Super League (WSL), stretching their unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 matches. Elisabeth Terland added the second, according to BBC Sport.
A landmark day for the captain
Before kick-off at Leigh Sports Village, Le Tissier, United's 24-year-old captain, was presented with a framed shirt with 'Le Tissier 150' on the back. It was her first WSL goal of the season.
After 18 minutes of United pressure, Jess Park found Le Tissier 25 yards from goal. She controlled the ball and sent a low shot into the bottom corner.
Terland seals the points
Palace started the second half with more attacking intent and almost levelled when Bethany England's effort rolled inches wide. United then wrapped up the win when Park played a ball into the box for Terland to finish into the corner. It was Terland's third WSL goal of the campaign.
What it means for the table
The win takes United up to fourth, a point behind third-placed London City Lionesses, who play Arsenal on Sunday. Palace remain 11th.
BBC Sport's analysis notes that United lost their opening two games of the season but have not been beaten since 13 September. They were the first side to stop champions Manchester City from winning this season, and manager Eva Olid has turned things around after a rocky start.
Concerns had been raised about the depth of the squad, but Olid can leave Ella Toone on the bench while picking her preferred starting line-up. BBC Sport suggests a Champions League place may be a realistic target for United this season.
