Naomi Girma’s Extra-Time Winner Sends Chelsea Past Man United Into FA Cup Quarterfinals
The win sends the holders into the quarterfinals ahead of an international break.
Overview
- Nine minutes into the first extra-time period, Girma struck to seal a 2-1 victory in the fifth-round tie.
- Sam Kerr opened the scoring in the 78th minute before Simi Awujo equalized three minutes later to force extra time.
- The goal was Girma’s first in club competition and came in her 94th career club appearance.
- Girma earned Player of the Match after a commanding defensive display that included 14 clearances, five recoveries and three duels won.
- Chelsea extended their winning run to three matches and will pause for internationals before resuming WSL play on March 18 at Brighton, with Alyssa Thompson starting this tie and Catarina Macario not in the squad.