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Man City beat Chelsea to set up Women’s FA Cup final with West Ham

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MANCHESTER City advanced to a Women’s FA Cup final after Chelsea defender Magdalena Eriksson scored a stoppage time own goal in the semi- final on Sunday.

Sweden internatio­nal Eriksson sliced the bal l into her own net while attempting to clear Demi Stokes’ hopeful cross in the 92nd minute to send the holders crashing out of the competitio­n.

Nick Cushing’s side next take on West Ham United who reached the final of the tournament for the first time with a 4- 3 penalty shootout victory over Reading after the match finished 1-1 at Adams Park.

South Korea’s Cho So- hyun struck the decisive spot kick after the sides could not be separated following extra time.

The f inal wi l l be held at Wembley Stadium on May 4 where 2017 champions City will look to claim another trophy this season after their League Cup success earlier this year.

City are second behind Arsenal in the FA Women’s Super League with 44 points. — Reuters

 ??  ?? Chelsea’s Magdalena Eriksson scores an own goal and Manchester City’s first. — Reuters photo
Chelsea’s Magdalena Eriksson scores an own goal and Manchester City’s first. — Reuters photo

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