Enough drama? How Man City, Brighton booked Women'...
Key takeaways
- Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion will meet May 31 after wins in the semifinals against Chelsea and Liverpool, respectively.
- First, Brighton struck in stoppage time against Liverpool to earn a thrilling 3-2 win, and they are now one win away from their first-ever major trophy.
- If your pulse wasn't racing already, then City's 3-2 extra-time win over Chelsea would have done the job.
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The Women's FA Cup final is booked! Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion will meet May 31 after wins in the semifinals against Chelsea and Liverpool, respectively.
It was a dramatic Sunday. First, Brighton struck in stoppage time against Liverpool to earn a thrilling 3-2 win, and they are now one win away from their first-ever major trophy.
If your pulse wasn't racing already, then City's 3-2 extra-time win over Chelsea would have done the job. Sonia Bompastor's side was up 2-0 as the clock ticked past 85 minutes, but City struck twice -- first through Mary Fowler and again in the 91st minute through Khadija Shaw -- sending the game to extra time. Shaw struck again in the 103rd minute to seal the victory and a chance at a domestic double.