This week’s women’s football action delivered some absolute screamers, and narrowing them down wasn’t easy. From long-range belters to pure moments of individual brilliance, here are the six nominees for Goal of the Week.
Nominee 1: Olivia Holdt (Manchester City vs Tottenham)
A costly mistake from Grace Clinton handed possession to Olivia Holdt, who wasted no time punishing Spurs. With her left foot, she unleashed a precise strike that left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot, watching helplessly as the ball nestled into the net. A moment of sheer class from Holdt. (Watch from 7:45 in the highlights.)
Nominee 2: Rosa Kafaji (Brighton vs West Ham)
Brighton’s Rosa Kafaji produced a moment of magic after West Ham were dispossessed on the edge of their box. She quickly seized the opportunity, curling a wonderful effort just inside the area. The ball sailed over the keeper’s outstretched hand and into the net — an unstoppable strike. (Watch from 5:44 in the highlights.)
Nominee 3: Aoba Fujino (Manchester City vs Tottenham)
City’s opening goal came from a brilliantly worked move. Midar slipped the ball to Fujino, who combined neatly with Shaw for a slick one-two. Fujino then fired a composed finish past the goalkeeper, whose fingertip touch wasn’t enough to deny her. A clever team move topped off by a quality finish. (Watch from 1:05 in the highlights.)
Nominee 4: Nerea Eizagirre (Real Sociedad vs Levante)
Corners rarely produce goals directly, but Nerea Eizagirre made it look effortless. The Real Sociedad star whipped in a dangerous delivery that curled all the way into the net without a touch from anyone else. No deflection, no chance for the keeper — just pure precision from the corner flag. (Watch from 0:07 in the highlights.)
Nominee 5: Carlotta Imping (Köln vs Wolfsburg)
Köln’s Carlotta Imping stunned Wolfsburg with a goal out of nowhere. Picked out by Laura Feiersinger on the counterattack, Imping advanced before letting fly from the edge of the box. The shot rocketed into the top corner, unstoppable and inch-perfect, giving Köln a priceless opener in the 38th minute. (Watch from 0:09 in the highlights.)
We’ll reveal the winner on Friday – stay tuned!
