Velvet classic

Toone soothes nerves as Manchester United survive scare in Women’s FA Cup

Manchester United’s bid to retain the Women’s FA Cup moved another step closer to Wembley as they saw off second-tier Sunderland to progress to the semi-finals despite a nervy spell in the final 20 minutes.

Having been 2-0 up and seemingly calmly heading into the last four, United conceded a bizarre goal to allow Sunderland back into the contest in the 70th minute. Louise Griffiths, on as a substitute and playing for the first time in 11 months after a knee injury, closed down the United captain, Maya Le Tissier, in the penalty area, blocked the centre-back’s clearance and the ball ricocheted straight into the bottom corner, giving the visitors late hope.

Continue reading…Manchester United 3-1 SunderlandGalton 7, Le Tissier 45+2, Toone 90+1 | Griffiths 70Manchester United’s bid to retain the Women’s FA Cup moved another step closer to Wembley as they saw off second-tier Sunderland to progress to the semi-finals despite a nervy spell in the final 20 minutes.Having been 2-0 up and seemingly calmly heading into the last four, United conceded a bizarre goal to allow Sunderland back into the contest in the 70th minute. Louise Griffiths, on as a substitute and playing for the first time in 11 months after a knee injury, closed down the United captain, Maya Le Tissier, in the penalty area, blocked the centre-back’s clearance and the ball ricocheted straight into the bottom corner, giving the visitors late hope. Continue reading…

Exit mobile version