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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Suzanne Wrack at Kingsmeadow

Buurman strikes late against Spurs to send Chelsea into Women’s FA Cup semi-finals

Veerle Buurman is embraced by her teammates after giving Chelsea a late lead against Tottenham
Veerle Buurman is embraced by her teammates after giving Chelsea a late lead against Tottenham. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Action Images/Reuters

Sonia Bompastor believes national team managers will need to be “smart” with her Chelsea players after a gruelling block of games concluded positively, with a 2-1 defeat of Tottenham, earning a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Chelsea’s hopes of retaining two of their three titles remain alive after Veerle Buurman’s wonderful drive and strike earned the Blues a win in an end-to-end battle with Tottenham.

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