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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sophie Downey

Ayane completes Spurs comeback over Sheffield United in Women’s FA Cup

Rosella Ayane (right) celebrates scoring the winner against Sheffield United
Rosella Ayane (right) celebrates scoring the winner against Sheffield United. Photograph: Alex Morton/Tottenham Hotspur FC/Shutterstock

Comebacks, an upset and plenty of drama were on display in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup on Sunday as 16 teams progressed to the fifth round.

Robert Vilahamn’s Tottenham were pushed all the way at Brisbane Road when they found themselves 2-0 behind against a spirited Sheffield United. A strong response was required and Spurs mounted an impressive comeback to claw themselves back in to the tie. A 96th-minute chip from Rosella Ayane eventually saw them progress as 3-2 winners in the most dramatic of circumstances.

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