Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday, booking their ticket to the FA Cup final.
West Ham put Man City under pressure early in the semifinal matchup, but two quick goals from Ellen White and Chloe Kelly quieted the hosts’ momentum.
Kelly’s first-half finish marks the 24-year-old’s first goal since returning from her ACL injury.
She won't miss from there 🙌A first goal for @Chloe_Kelly98 since recovering from her ACL injury! 💙#WomensFACup @ManCityWomen pic.twitter.com/ySY2JQy0m9— Vitality Women's FA Cup (@VitalityWFACup) April 16, 2022
She won't miss from there 🙌A first goal for @Chloe_Kelly98 since recovering from her ACL injury! 💙#WomensFACup @ManCityWomen pic.twitter.com/ySY2JQy0m9
Lisa Evans cut Man City’s lead in half, beating the goalkeeper one-on-one to give West Ham hope heading into the break.
The composure 🥶A great move from @westhamwomen as Lisa Evans pulls one back! ⚒#WomensFACup pic.twitter.com/D6cU8FQKEX— Vitality Women's FA Cup (@VitalityWFACup) April 16, 2022
The composure 🥶A great move from @westhamwomen as Lisa Evans pulls one back! ⚒#WomensFACup pic.twitter.com/D6cU8FQKEX
Following the half, however, Man City continued to pull away, with Lauren Hemp scoring a pair of goals to hand her side the 4-1 victory.
Going it alone ⚡️ @lauren__hemp scores a stunning solo goal! #WomensFACup @ManCityWomen pic.twitter.com/36RFWMqUC2— Vitality Women's FA Cup (@VitalityWFACup) April 16, 2022
Going it alone ⚡️ @lauren__hemp scores a stunning solo goal! #WomensFACup @ManCityWomen pic.twitter.com/36RFWMqUC2
Man City will face the winner of Sunday’s semifinal between Chelsea and Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium on May 15. The club last hoisted the competition’s trophy in 2020.