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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sophie Downey at Kingsmeadow

Girma winner sinks Manchester United to send Chelsea into Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals

Naomi Girma pounces to win the match for Chelsea at Kingsmeadow.
Naomi Girma pounces to win the match for Chelsea at Kingsmeadow. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PA

A 99th-minute winner from Naomi Girma sent holders Chelsea through to the Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals as they saw off a stubborn Manchester United 2-1. In a competitive encounter at Kingsmeadow, Sonia Bompastor’s side needed extra time to keep their Cup defence alive after Simi Awujo had cancelled out Sam Kerr’s opener in normal time.

“I am really pleased because this competition is really special for us,” Bompastor said. “We want to go as far as possible. It was a tight game because Man United are a great team. I am really pleased with the result and the performance.”

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