Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1, Reading Women 1.
Tottenham WomenTottenham Hotspur Women1Reading WomenReading Women1
Legendary United States striker Alex Morgan came off the bench for her first appearance since moving to the Women's Super League but could not inspire Tottenham as they drew with Reading.
The sides were level at the break after headed goals from Reading's Brooke Chaplen and Ashleigh Neville for Spurs.
Morgan, who gave birth to a daughter on 7 May, joined in September but had not featured until her 70th-minute outing.
However, she could not help Spurs to a first WSL win in six games this term.
The Royals, whose third draw from their six matches sees them remain in sixth place, were the more likely winners in the closing stages, with Lily Woodham going closest with a fierce strike that was well saved by keeper Becky Spencer.
It was an even and open first half at The Hive in which Reading's bright start, which saw Angharad James shoot into the side netting, was rewarded when a delightful Jess Fishlock pass found Emma Mitchell, who in turn teed up Chaplen to head home at the far post.
But Spurs replied when they won three consecutive headers from a corner, with Neville netting from close range with the third.
Morgan looked sharp when she was introduced for her eagerly-awaited debut but did not receive the kind of service she required.
The two-time World Cup winner and 2012 Olympic champion has scored 107 goals in 169 international appearances for the USA, but did not have a noteworthy sight of goal in just over 20 minutes on the pitch.
Tottenham move a point above West Ham after ending a run of four successive league defeats, but they remain in ninth place.
Line-ups
Tottenham Women
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 22Spencer
- 29Neville
- 5HarropBooked at 63mins
- 3Zadorsky
- 15Worm
- 18KennedySubstituted forSulolaat 64'minutes
- 4Green
- 12Percival
- 23AyaneSubstituted forLeonat 45'minutes
- 14AddisonSubstituted forQuinnat 88'minutes
- 9DeanSubstituted forMorganat 70'minutes
Substitutes
- 2Leon
- 7Davison
- 13Morgan
- 19Quinn
- 24Whitehouse
- 25Godfrey
- 33Sulola
Reading Women
Formation 4-1-2-1-2
- 1Moloney
- 11Harding
- 14CooperSubstituted forLeineat 18'minutes
- 5Bartrip
- 3Mitchell
- 8Fishlock
- 6James
- 23RoweBooked at 22minsSubstituted forWoodhamat 72'minutes
- 19ChaplenSubstituted forBrutonat 71'minutes
- 9Eikeland
- 18Carter
Substitutes
- 2Leine
- 7Jeon
- 10Bruton
- 16Nayler
- 28Woodham
- 29Skeels
- 32Childerhouse
- 35Quirk
- 36Harries
- Referee:
- Helen Conley
Match Stats
Home TeamTottenham WomenAway TeamReading Women
- Possession
- Home44%
- Away56%
- Shots
- Home8
- Away10
- Shots on Target
- Home4
- Away3
- Corners
- Home3
- Away4
- Fouls
- Home10
- Away10
Live Text
Post update
Full Time
Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1, Reading Women 1.
Post update
Offside, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Siri Worm tries a through ball, but Lucia Leon is caught offside.
Post update
Attempt saved. Lily Woodham (Reading Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Angharad James.
Substitution
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Lucy Quinn replaces Angela Addison.
Post update
Lauren Bruton (Reading Women).
Post update
Kerys Harrop (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Post update
Corner, Reading Women. Conceded by Kerys Harrop.
Post update
Foul by Lily Woodham (Reading Women).
Post update
Alex Morgan (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution
Substitution, Reading Women. Lily Woodham replaces Rachel Rowe.
Substitution
Substitution, Reading Women. Lauren Bruton replaces Brooke Chaplen.
Post update
Amalie Eikeland (Reading Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Post update
Foul by Siri Worm (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Post update
Attempt missed. Kerys Harrop (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Siri Worm with a cross following a corner.
Substitution
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Alex Morgan replaces Rianna Dean.
Post update
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Angharad James.
Post update
Foul by Rachel Rowe (Reading Women).
Post update
Josie Green (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Post update
Offside, Reading Women. Danielle Carter tries a through ball, but Rachel Rowe is caught offside.
