FA Cup: Chelsea Continues Unbeaten Streak, Seal Quarter Final Spot With Arsenal

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

Chelsea FC survived an early scare to book a place in the English Women’s FA Cup quarter final at the Kingsmeadow on Sunday.

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Sonia Bompastor’s side is yet to taste any loss this season in all competitions after a 4-1 win over Everton in the Round of 16 of the English Women’s FA Cup.

Sara Holmgaard stunned the home fans as she opened scoring for the Toffees in the 17th minute of play.

Six minutes after the half hour mark, Catarina Macario equalised for the Blues from the penalty spot.

The equaliser spurred the English Women’s Super League (WSL) champions to surge and were rewarded in the additional minutes of the first half when Erin Cuthbert set up Mayra Ramirez who put the host ahead for the first time in the game.

Maika Hamano made it 3-1 for the London based side in the 71st minute.

Sandy Baltimore scored the fourth goal for Chelsea in the additional minutes of the second half from the penalty spot.

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Another London based WSL side, Arsenal FC defeated London City Lionesses from the second tier English Women’s Championship 2-0 to qualify for the FA Cup quarter final.

Laia Codina scored the opener for the Gunners in the 32nd minute from Cooney-Cross’ assist at the Emirates Stadium.

Stina Blackstenius sealed the win with the second goal for Renee Slegers side in the 81st minute.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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