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Everton women held in Champions League

By Tony Leighton

Jill Scott
England international Scott was the first to hit the bar for the Toffees

Everton hit the woodwork three times as they were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Women's Champions League last-32 tie with MTK Hungaria.

England midfielder Jill Scott struck the crossbar with a 20-yard effort before striking the post with a header.

And just before the interval in Budapest Michelle Hinnigan side-footed a Jody Handley cross against the post.

The Hungarians came into the game after the break but visiting goalkeeper Rachel Brown was never extended.

"It was a tough game against a team that stuck to their game plan and made us work hard," said Everton manager Mo Marley.

"They'll probably come to us with a similar plan, defending and trying to hit us on the break, and we'll probably have to be a bit cuter to open them up.

"But if we can do that then hopefully we can get a goal or two and make home advantage count."

The second leg is set to take place at the Stobart Halton Stadium in Widnes on Thursday, 14 October with a 2000 BST kick-off.



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