Summary
Ornella Vignola scored three goals in her first game for Everton in the Women's Super League against Liverpool. Her hat-trick helped Everton win 4-1 at Anfield, marking the first time an Everton player scored three goals in a Merseyside derby since 1931. This debut performance is part of Everton's effort to improve their team through new investments.
Key Facts
- Ornella Vignola joined Everton from Spanish club Granada during the summer transfer window.
- She scored a hat-trick in her debut match for Everton against Liverpool at Anfield.
- This was the first hat-trick by an Everton player in a Merseyside derby since 1931.
- Liverpool initially led the game with a goal by Cornelia Kapocs.
- Katja Snoeijs also scored for Everton, making the halftime score 2-1.
- Everton's new owner, The Friedkin Group, has invested in the team.
- Vignola, originally from Uruguay, has also played for Spain at the youth level.
- Everton aims to climb the ranks in the Women's Super League after being financially constrained in the past.
