
Chelsea's Late Heroics Propel Them to FA Cup Final!
2025-04-12
Author: Jia
In a nail-biting showdown at Kingsmeadow, Aggie Beever-Jones delivered a thrilling stoppage-time goal that catapulted Chelsea into the FA Cup final, keeping their dream of a quadruple season alive!
Despite the sunny skies, it was Liverpool who struck first. Olivia Smith showcased her talent with a brilliant finish in the 21st minute, placing the ball in the bottom corner after a spectacular through-ball from Marie Hobinger. This marked Smith's eighth goal of the season and solidified her status as one of England's most electrifying forwards.
However, Chelsea struck back just before halftime. Resilient Erin Cuthbert leveled the score with a deft finish off the post, courtesy of a fortunate deflection from a Sandy Baltimore cross. It was a crucial equalizer that set the stage for an exhilarating second half.
The second half saw Chelsea unleash an onslaught of attacking play, dominating possession and producing 24 shots compared to Liverpool’s meager six. Yet, with 45 minutes of defensive play, Liverpool’s backline was stretched thin, a decision that proved perilous as Chelsea pressed for the winner.
Despite being on the back foot, Liverpool almost snatched a late victory when captain Taylor Hinds nearly caught goalkeeper Hannah Hampton off guard, hitting the crossbar with her cross in the dying moments.
But the day belonged to Chelsea. Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, Beever-Jones, who had already made waves with her recent England goal, clinched victory for Chelsea in the fifth minute of injury time with a towering header from a precise Baltimore cross.
This dramatic win is the perfect boost for Chelsea, who now face Crystal Palace in the Women’s Super League on Wednesday before a crucial Champions League semifinal against Barcelona. With their eyes set on another trophy at Wembley, Chelsea is riding high on momentum!