Chelsea Beat Man City After Extra Time in Women's FA Cup Final
Hayes Side Complete League and Cup Double
Chelsea Women lifted the Women's FA Cup for the third time in four years on Sunday, defeating Manchester City 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling final at Wembley Stadium.
Kerr's Heroics Secure Victory
Sam Kerr was the hero for Chelsea, scoring the winning goal in the 99th minute. The Australian international took a touch to control a long ball over the top before unleashing an unstoppable shot past Manchester City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck.
Cuthbert and Hemp Exchange Goals
Manchester City had fought back from a goal down to level the match at 1-1 in the second half through Lauren Hemp's strike in the 42nd minute. Erin Cuthbert had given Chelsea the lead earlier on with a powerful header in the 33rd minute.
Late Drama
The drama continued in the second half, with Hayley Raso equalizing for Manchester City in the 89th minute to force extra time. However, Chelsea showed their resilience and Kerr's late goal proved to be the difference.
Double Delight for Chelsea
Chelsea's victory completes a remarkable season for Emma Hayes' side, who also won the Women's Super League title in May. It is their third FA Cup triumph in four years and their third Double overall.
Record Crowd Witnessed Historic Match
The match was played in front of a record crowd of 51,371 at Wembley Stadium, highlighting the growing popularity of women's football in England.
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