Chelsea’s women’s team has secured their place in the Women’s FA Cup final with a close win against Aston Villa, and they are currently on track to win the trophy for the third year in a row.
The match at Bescot Stadium was evenly matched, with chances for both sides throughout the game. Sam Kerr, the striker for Chelsea, scored the winning goal with a header at the back post in the second half.
Villa almost took the lead early on when Rachel Daly’s effort was blocked by Magdalena Eriksson. Eve Perisset had a chance to score for Chelsea just before half-time but missed the opportunity.
Carla Ward’s Villa side grew into the match, but they lacked the necessary quality in crucial moments, which ultimately proved costly as they looked to cause an upset.
On the other hand, Kerr only needed one chance to make her mark, rising highest to meet Guro Reiten’s cross for her 24th goal in all competitions this season.
Villa’s Alisha Lehmann had a chance to score an equalizer, but her shot went inches wide, and she missed another opportunity later on.
Chelsea had to hold on in the latter stages as Villa pushed desperately for an equaliser, with full-back Sarah Mayling striking the post. However, the Blues held their nerve to reach another final.
Chelsea will face Manchester United in the final at Wembley on 14 May after the Red Devils’ dramatic late victory over Brighton on Saturday.