Arsenal Women 0 – 2 Chelsea Women

April 17, 2022 admin

Two strikes of the highest quality were the difference as holders Chelsea dismantled Arsenal to reach their third Women’s FA Cup final in five years, running out 2-0 winners.

Arsenal enjoyed the better of a cautious first period, with chances falling the way of Stina Blackstenius and Vivianne Miedema, but neither were able to capitalise on the Gunners’ only spell of domination.

Chelsea produced an inspired second-half performance, breaking the deadlock via Guro Reiten on 50 minutes before Ji So-Yun completed the scoring 11 minutes later.

Emma Hayes’ side – who she claimed were ‘horrific’ in the first 20 minutes – will meet Manchester City in the final at Wembley Stadium on May 15.

It was the fourth meeting between the London sides this season, with Arsenal’s only victory coming on the opening day.

The Gunners have gone three years without a trophy, although they remain in the hunt for the Women’s Super League title along with Chelsea. Just one point separates the sides at the top of the league.

More to follow.