FA Cup Fixtures and Results
Today features one remaining FA Cup fixture, the Merseyside derby, which is scheduled to kick off at 4:30pm.
FA Cup Results
- West Ham 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
- Manchester City 4-0 Sheffield United
- Oxford United 0-1 Charlton Athletic
Match Overview: Chelsea vs Manchester United
Marc Skinner’s Manchester United side exerted significant effort throughout the match but were hampered by a lack of depth on the bench compared to Chelsea. Additionally, United's recent midweek fixture against Atlético Madrid likely contributed to player fatigue, especially as the game extended into extra time.
Sonia Bompastor’s tactical substitutions played a pivotal role in the closing stages. Sandy Baltimore, Wieke Kaptein, and goalscorer Sam Kerr delivered outstanding performances that influenced the outcome.
Full Time After Extra Time: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
Chelsea secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Despite Manchester United's relentless efforts, Naomi Girma’s first goal for Chelsea proved decisive in a closely contested match.
Match Timeline: Final Minutes and Extra Time
120+1 min: A free kick initially results in no clear chance, but Le Tissier lofts the ball back into the penalty area. Manchester United players appeal for a handball amid the ensuing confusion.
120 min: Manchester United earn another opportunity from a free kick, with Le Tissier preparing to take it.
117 min: Another free kick for Manchester United sees Tullis-Joyce positioned in Chelsea’s box. The initial delivery is ineffective, and Le Tissier’s subsequent shot is saved by Hampton.
115 min: Le Tissier delivers a precise ball into the box, aiming for the back post, but no teammate is able to connect.
114 min: Another ball into the box from Le Tissier is comfortably collected by Hampton.
111 min: Chelsea make a substitution, with 16-year-old Layla Drury replacing Hinata Miyazawa.
109 min: Wieke Kaptein receives the ball near the edge of the area and attempts a delicate shot towards the far corner, narrowly missing the post.
108 min: Jess Park initiates a run and shoots, but Chelsea defenders block the attempt.
105 min: Marc Skinner introduces Gabrielle George and Lea Schüller, substituting Turner and Naalsund.
Second Half of Extra Time
Manchester United have 15 minutes remaining to alter the scoreline.
105 min: The referee signals one minute of added time.
102 min: A promising chance arises as Malard delivers a dangerous cross towards Elisabeth Terland, who is unable to make contact.
Goal! Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United (Naomi Girma, 99th minute)
Chelsea regain the lead from a corner kick. Walsh heads the ball, which Tullis-Joyce saves but only manages to parry. Naomi Girma capitalizes by poking the ball into the net, putting Chelsea ahead.
97 min: Sandy Baltimore executes a skillful back-heel to Carpenter on the right flank, who then takes on her defender and wins a corner.
92 min: Guro Reiten attempts a shot on goal, driving forward and shooting, but the ball sails over the crossbar after a deflection.
90 min: Chelsea make three substitutions, bringing on Kadeisha Buchanan, Wieke Kaptein, and Guro Reiten for Lucy Bronze, Lena Nüsken, and Lauren James respectively.
First Half of Extra Time
Chelsea commence the first half of extra time, attacking from left to right.
Full Time: Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United
After 90 minutes, the teams remain level, necessitating an additional 30 minutes to determine the winner.
90+2 min: Lucy Bronze attempts a long-range shot from 25 yards, which narrowly misses the target after a deflection.
90 min: Three minutes of stoppage time are announced.
88 min: The match intensifies as both teams aggressively pursue a winning goal.
83 min: Le Tissier nearly surprises goalkeeper Hampton with a free kick aided by the wind, but Hampton, despite the sun in her eyes, manages to tip the ball around the post.
Goal! Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United (Simi Awujo, 81st minute)
Manchester United respond swiftly. From a free kick, the ball ricochets in the box and falls to substitute Simi Awujo, who composes herself and strikes the ball into the top corner to equalize.
Goal! Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United (Sam Kerr, 78th minute)
Sam Kerr scores once again. Carpenter delivers a cross, which Nüsken heads down to Kerr. The Australian forward turns and shoots past goalkeeper Tullis-Joyce to give Chelsea the lead.
75 min: Sandy Baltimore advances down the right and easily bypasses Janssen, who then commits a cynical foul.
71 min: Sam Kerr replaces Thompson.
70 min: Thompson makes a run on the right and crosses into the box, but Nüsken’s volley goes wide.
69 min: Wangerheim and Zigiotti are substituted for Elisabeth Terland and Simi Awujo.
68 min: Lauren James attempts a speculative shot that flies well over the bar.
66 min: Manchester United display growing confidence. Naalsund sends a lofted pass to Ellen Wangerheim, who heads it down to Malard, whose shot goes over the bar.
64 min: Jess Park controls the ball centrally and shoots from approximately 30 yards, striking the post past a helpless Hampton.
61 min: Baltimore evades Naalsund and attempts a cross that turns into a shot but drifts harmlessly wide.
56 min: Manchester United create another opportunity as Malard connects with a cross, but Buurman clears the ball off the line.
