Oona Siren produced a moment of brilliance as West Ham fought back to draw 1-1 with London City Lionesses, earning a valuable point in their fight against relegation.
The visitors had taken the lead in the first half through Jana Fernandez, who finished confidently on the counterattack after being set up by Freya Godfrey.
West Ham, who struggled to create clear chances before the break, were left chasing the game after failing to register a shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.
The Hammers showed far greater urgency after the interval and were rewarded with a stunning equaliser.
Following a headed clearance by Saki Kumagai, Siren unleashed a superb volley from outside the box that flew past Elene Lete - her first goal for the club.
The momentum shift nearly led to a winner, with Riko Ueki heading narrowly wide from a cross by Shekiera Martinez, who also went close with a long-range effort late on.
Earlier in the match, Estelle Cascarino was unable to prevent Fernandez’s opener despite a last-ditch challenge, while Isobel Goodwin missed a key opportunity to double London City’s lead just after the hour mark.
West Ham’s improved second-half display highlighted their resilience, as they pushed forward with greater intent and creativity.
The result leaves West Ham four points clear of bottom side Leicester City, offering a slight cushion with just a few games remaining.
Manager Rita Guarino will take encouragement from her side’s response after a difficult run of form, particularly their ability to recover after falling behind.
For London City, under Eder Maestre, the focus may already be shifting toward next season, but they will feel they missed an opportunity to secure all three points.
