#naomi-girma

#naomi-girma

Chelsea had started brightly in a strong first half, with Phallon Tullis-Joyce making some fine saves to keep the scoreline level. Girma also saw an effort cleared off the line before the break, but the Blues finally found the breakthrough in the 78th minute as Sam Kerr came off the bench to turn in Veerle Buurman's knockdown. However, United were back on level terms just three minutes later as substitute Simi Awujo arrived at the back post to profit during a scramble in the box.

A 99th-minute winner from Naomi Girma sent holders Chelsea through to the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals as they saw off a stubborn Manchester United 2-1. In a competitive encounter at Kingsmeadow, Sonia Bompastor's side needed extra time to keep their Cup defence alive after Simi Awujo had cancelled out Sam Kerr's opener in normal time. I am really pleased because this competition is really special for us, Bompastor said. We want to go as far as possible.

It's amazing. I think just playing here is great and to finish it off with the trophy, you know, the best thing you can ask for.