Spurs return to winning ways in Birmingham battering
Tottenham put on a clinical display to get back to winning ways as they stuck four past Birmingham City to end a three-game losing streak in the Women's Super League.
Julie Blakstad opened the scoring in the first half before two goals in three second-half minutes from Olivia Holdt and Signe Gaupset put the Blues to the sword, while Victoria Pelova added a late fourth.
It was a timely victory for Spurs, which moved them up to fourth in the table, after a run of three defeats saw them concede 14 goals against Arsenal, Chelsea and London City Lionesses.
The game also marked Tottenham captain Drew Spence making a record 217th appearance in the WSL as she overtook ex-Chelsea captain Millie Bright.
Birmingham started well with Oceane Hurtre firing just wide early on before Lee Geum-Min saw a shot tipped onto the bar by Tottenham keeper Lize Kop.
Spurs, who had started the season with three wins and a draw before their losing run, soon settled and Matilda Vinberg cracked an effort off the underside of the bar after a scramble in the area.
Martin Ho's side did get the lead in the 37th minute after Birmingham again failed to clear their lines.
Gaupset's lob was pushed down by Blues keeper Sophie Baggaley but Cathinka Tandberg calmly collected the ball and then did not panic as she controlled it before teeing up Blakstad to finish.
Olivia Holdt's fine free-kick doubled their lead as the Spurs forward curled home from the edge of the area in the 50th minute.
Three minutes later, Gaupset arrowed a shot into the bottom corner for Tottenham before Birmingham defender Neve Herron got what turned out to be a consolation when she cleverly turned home a corner at the near post.
Pelova got the fourth for Spurs with a low strike inside the area in the 84th minute to dismiss any chances of a comeback from Birmingham.
The hosts hit the bar in stoppage time but their unbeaten home record has now gone.
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Match ends, Birmingham City Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 4.
Second Half ends, Birmingham City Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 4.
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Rebecca Holloway.
Attempt missed. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Shekiera Martinez.
Attempt missed. Neve Herron (Birmingham City Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
Océane Hurtré (Birmingham City Women) hits the bar with a left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right from a direct free kick.
Foul by Julie Blakstad (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt missed. Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Océane Hurtré with a cross.
Handball by Shekiera Martinez (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Marie Levasseur (Birmingham City Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Océane Hurtré with a cross.
Corner, Birmingham City Women. Conceded by Amanda Nildén.
Attempt blocked. Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chelsea Cornet.
Handball by Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City Women).
Attempt saved. Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Sophie Baggaley (Birmingham City Women). Assisted by Shekiera Martinez.
Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Asato Miyagawa (Birmingham City Women).
Substitution, Birmingham City Women. Chelsea Cornet replaces Lisa Naalsund.
Goal! Birmingham City Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 4. Victoria Pelova (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Shekiera Martinez.
