Womens Football Association Cup Final – Monday 4th May 2009: Arsenal Ladies v Sunderland Women at Pride Park Stadium, Derby.
Arsenal Ladies 2 -1 Sunderland Women
The Bank Holiday win was Arsenal Ladies fourth FA Cup victory in succession. Most football pundits had predicted an Arsenal win however the score line was somewhat unexpected.
Sunderland keeper, Alderton, kept Arsenal at bay until the 32nd minute when Katy Chapman put the Lady ‘Gunners’ ahead. Arsenals second half performance was less than inspired but for a moment of brilliance by midfielder Kim Little as she secured the victory on 90+ 2 minutes.
Having beaten Chelsea Ladies on route to the final, the Sunderland squad managed a 90+ 7 minute consolation goal. Sunderland defender, Bronze, was awarded player of the match and both the goal and the award were much deserved after a fighting display by the northern Division team.
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