Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 2022-23 English Women's FA Cup, Semifinals

· English Women's FA Cup
Manchester United
  • 47': Leah Galton
  • 71': Alessia Russo
  • 89': Rachel Williams
FT
3 - 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
  • 36': Mary Earps (OG)
  • 75': Danielle Carter

Manchester United beat Brighton in thriller to reach Women's FA Cup final

Manchester United snatched a thrilling 3-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday to book their spot in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 11': Attempt missed. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
  • 12': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
  • 13': Foul by Leah Galton (Manchester United Women).
  • 13': Lee Geum-Min (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 14': Foul by Katie Robinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 14': Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 20': Attempt blocked. Lucía García (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 23': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Poppy Pattinson.
  • 27': Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
  • 27': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Julia Olme.
  • 29': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Lydia Williams.
  • 29': Attempt missed. Ona Batlle (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
  • 32': Alessia Russo (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 32': Foul by Zoe Morse (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 33': Attempt saved. Ona Batlle (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 36': Own Goal by Mary Earps, Manchester United Women. Manchester United Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
  • 38': Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right.
  • 40': Attempt saved. Lucía García (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 44': Attempt saved. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from long range on the left is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 45'+1': Foul by Katie Robinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 45'+1': Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 45'+1': Katie Robinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Manchester United Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Manchester United Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
  • 47': Goal! Manchester United Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ona Batlle.
  • 47': Foul by Veatriki Sarri (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 47': Lucía García (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 48': Veatriki Sarri (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 49': Attempt missed. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
  • 50': Foul by Leah Galton (Manchester United Women).
  • 50': Lee Geum-Min (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 51': Attempt missed. Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
  • 52': Foul by Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 52': Lucía García (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 56': Foul by Hayley Ladd (Manchester United Women).
  • 56': Julia Olme (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 56': Hayley Ladd (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 57': Attempt saved. Julia Olme (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
  • 58': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Megan Connolly replaces Elisabeth Terland.
  • 59': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Danielle Carter replaces Libby Bance.
  • 59': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Kayleigh Green replaces Veatriki Sarri.
  • 59': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Ella Toone.
  • 61': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Martha Thomas replaces Lucía García.
  • 63': Foul by Lee Geum-Min (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 63': Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 63': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Poppy Pattinson.
  • 65': Foul by Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women).
  • 65': Katie Robinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 65': Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 67': Foul by Jorja Fox (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 67': Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 68': Foul by Martha Thomas (Manchester United Women).
  • 68': Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 69': Attempt saved. Martha Thomas (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 71': Goal! Manchester United Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Alessia Russo (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Katie Zelem.
  • 75': Goal! Manchester United Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2. Danielle Carter (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
  • 78': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Rachel Williams replaces Alessia Russo.
  • 78': Danielle Carter (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 78': Foul by Ona Batlle (Manchester United Women).
  • 80': Foul by Emma Kullberg (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 80': Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Attempt saved. Hayley Ladd (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 83': Delay in match because of an injury Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 84': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 85': Foul by Katie Robinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 85': Ona Batlle (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 88': Julia Olme (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card.
  • 89': Goal! Manchester United Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2. Rachel Williams (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Katie Zelem.
  • 90': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Bri Visalli replaces Katie Robinson.
  • 90'+1': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Aoife Mannion replaces Leah Galton.
  • 90'+5': Hand ball by Hayley Ladd (Manchester United Women).
  • 90'+5': Foul by Emma Kullberg (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 90'+5': Rachel Williams (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Manchester United Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2.

Game Information

Competition: English Women's FA Cup

Venue: Progress with Unity Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 4,096

Line-Ups

MAN Manchester United

No. Name
27 Mary Earps (GK)
15 Maya Le Tissier Yellow Card
2 Ona Batlle
21 Millie Turner
6 Hannah Blundell
10 Katie Zelem
11 Leah Galton
12 Hayley Ladd Yellow Card
7 Ella Toone
17 Lucía García
23 Alessia Russo
Manchester United Substitutes:
Aoife Mannion, Jayde Riviere, Vilde Bøe Risa, Nikita Parris, Martha Thomas, Rachel Williams, Estelle Cascarino, Sophie Baggaley, Aïssatou Tounkara.

BHA Brighton & Hove Albion

No. Name
25 Lydia Williams (GK)
3 Poppy Pattinson
21 Zoe Morse
2 Jorja Fox
16 Emma Kullberg
11 Elisabeth Terland
12 Libby Bance
7 Veatriki Sarri Yellow Card
22 Katie Robinson Yellow Card
10 Julia Zigiotti Olme Yellow Card
9 Lee Geum-Min
Brighton & Hove Albion Substitutes:
Brianna Visalli, Kayleigh Barton, Danielle Carter, Rebekah Stott, Yee Un Park, Megan Walsh, Dejana Stefanovic, Victoria Williams, Megan Connolly.

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