Chelsea retained their FA Cup title in thrilling fashion on Sunday, defeating Manchester City 3-2 behind Sam Kerr’s game-winning goal in extra time. A Women’s FA Cup-record 49,094 fans were in attendance for the game at Wembley Stadium.
Kerr got Chelsea on the board first in the 33rd minute, nodding in a well-struck Mille Bright cross for the go-ahead goal.
A player for the big occasions. @samkerr1 puts the Blues in front at @wembleystadium! 🔵#WomensFACupFinal pic.twitter.com/VJBDHLcapW— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) May 15, 2022
A player for the big occasions. @samkerr1 puts the Blues in front at @wembleystadium! 🔵#WomensFACupFinal pic.twitter.com/VJBDHLcapW
Lauren Hemp responded for Manchester City just before half, curling in a stunning shot for the equalizer. Hemp’s finish came against the run of play as Manchester City struggled to maintain possession in the face of Chelsea’s relentless press.
That's some way to score at @wembleystadium! 😱What a strike from @lauren__hemp in the #WomensFACupFinal! pic.twitter.com/iZMvDiPdiG— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) May 15, 2022
That's some way to score at @wembleystadium! 😱What a strike from @lauren__hemp in the #WomensFACupFinal! pic.twitter.com/iZMvDiPdiG
Chelsea regained the lead in the 63rd minute on an Erin Cuthbert banger from the top of the box.
WHAT. A. STRIKE. 🔥@erincuthbert_ with a worldie in the #WomensFACupFinal!#WomensFACup @ChelseaFCW pic.twitter.com/ikdgWBnJ0A— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) May 15, 2022
WHAT. A. STRIKE. 🔥@erincuthbert_ with a worldie in the #WomensFACupFinal!#WomensFACup @ChelseaFCW pic.twitter.com/ikdgWBnJ0A
Chelsea looked to have the game locked up after Cuthbert’s worldie, but Hayley Raso brought Manchester City even again in the 89th minute.
The Australian star chested down a lofted cross and expertly beat her defender before sending her shot past Chelsea keeper Ann-Katrin Berger.
At the death! 😱@HayleyRaso equalises for @ManCityWomen in the 89th minute of the #WomensFACupFinal! pic.twitter.com/wmCWRC8RZE— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) May 15, 2022
At the death! 😱@HayleyRaso equalises for @ManCityWomen in the 89th minute of the #WomensFACupFinal! pic.twitter.com/wmCWRC8RZE
Chelsea jumped on Manchester City early in extra time, applying a wave of pressure in the opening minutes. Kerr charged at Manchester City’s backline and buried a deflected shot for the game-sealing goal in the 99th minute.
Big. Game. Player. 🔥@samkerr1 at the double in the #WomensFACupFinal 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/YmB7IZH57g— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) May 15, 2022
Big. Game. Player. 🔥@samkerr1 at the double in the #WomensFACupFinal 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/YmB7IZH57g
Chelsea held onto the 3-2 lead until the final whistle to secure the fourth FA Cup trophy in club history. The win also comes on the heels of the Blues’ 4-2 win over Manchester United last weekend for their third consecutive FA Women’s Super League title.