Manchester United are into the last four of the FA Cup after an absorbing 3-1 quarter-final win over Championship side Lewes.
An early own goal from Rhian Cleverly, initially credited to Alessia Russo, gave them a perfect start with Vilde Boe Risa's header doubling their lead. Second-tier Lewes gave a good account themselves and pushed the Women's Super League title challengers hard, reducing the deficit after a superb goal from Emily Kraft. United sealed the win late on, when substitute Nikita Parris scored for the third round running.
In the first quarter-final of the round, the Championship side twice went close in the opening minutes before Ona Battle's cross forced the opener, Cleverly inadvertently diverting the ball past Sophie Whitehouse who failed to cover her near post. It was a disjointed, at times scrappy affair, with Lewes failing to consistently work Mary Earps, but staying in the fight with a resolute defensive display.
