Naomi Williams made two crucial saves in a shoot-out as Watford Women defeated Leicester City after a 2-2 draw in the Subway Players Cup Group Stage.
Watford bagged a bonus point from the shoot-out after equalising against Leicester City in added time.
Araya Dennis’ goal had the Foxes leading at the break until Poppy Wilson stabbed in a Vera Jones cross.
Jessie Stapleton restored Leicester’s advantage with a header, but Phoebie Poole grabbed a late leveller.
Williams then saved twice to help her side win 3-0 on penalties and claim their first points in the competition, taking them above Leicester into tenth place.
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