Top 5 Goals: FA WSL, Westfield W-League, La Liga

Women’s soccer continues to heat up around the world, including some history-making stuff in La Liga. While we normally have the best of the best from England and Australia, Kosovare Asllani was outstanding in Spain for Real Madrid. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the top women’s soccer goals from the week. 

5. Rhianna Pollicina – Newcastle Jets

.@NewcastleJetsFC couldn't get the win, but in more positive news – a first #WLeague goal for @Rpollicina!

?️: @FOXFOOTBALL #MVCvNEW pic.twitter.com/24gJJwMLVL

— Westfield W-League (@WLeague) February 7, 2021

The Jets were unable to pick up the win but scored a nice consolation goal for the drive home. Pollicina’s teammate sent her a beautiful long ball over the top, perfectly setting her up for the shot. The keeper was caught between two minds and ultimately came off her line too soon. Pollicina recognized this and took the shot on immediately. The end result was an inch-perfect chip over the keeper and into the net. 

4. Ellen White – Manchester City

? @ellsbells89™️

A fantastic finish from all angles ?#BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/L1uf03Bup7

— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) February 7, 2021

Manchester City knocked off Arsenal to take a vital step forward in the FA WSL title race. Ellen White played a big part in that thanks to this finish. Though the cross came in with pace and White was running at full speed, she was able to adjust to the ball. She then smashed it off the crossbar and in with a powerful strike, one we’ve come to expect from a player of her caliber. 

3. Kosovare Asllani – Real Madrid

Kosovare Asllani! pic.twitter.com/eBtBO8FeNQ

— Alessandra (@drunkjaguar) February 6, 2021

The aforementioned Kosovare Asllani was incredible over the weekend, recording a hat trick in just 155 seconds. This goal (her second of the night) featured deftness and finesse. Asllani’s chip shot was audacious, to say the least, and it had the trajectory of a rainbow. Casual yet calm and collected from Asllani; she’s a force to be reckoned with. 

2. Mana Iwabuchi – Aston Villa

WOW ?

What a strike from @buchi_mana! #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/aino2C2Lyc

— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) February 6, 2021

Aston Villa’s signing of Mana Iwabuchi went largely under the radar during the transfer period. However, Iwabuchi is Japan’s captain, and to sign a player of her quality is a huge boost. The midfielder’s impact was immediate with this sumptuous strike to help defeat Tottenham. Spurs defenders were nowhere to be found when Iwabuchi lifted her head to tee up the shot. Her strike swerved away from the keeper on its way to the back of the net; just a world-class goal. 

1. Kosovare Asllani- Real Madrid

Asllani's first goal. pic.twitter.com/kR8Owqx1Eq

— Los Blancos Live (@blancoslive) February 6, 2021

The Swedish striker’s first goal of the night set the tone for her hat trick – and it was the cheekiest of the lot. Asllani had almost no angle for a shot, yet she tried it (and succeeded) anyway. Asllani’s technique, accuracy, and execution were of the highest quality. It’s no wonder she scored a hat trick in 155 seconds. 

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