Manchester City Women Storm Into FA Cup Fifth Round

Manchester Metropolis Girls made gentle work of Bournemouth as they cruised into the fifth spherical of the FA Cup. Bunny Shaw opened the scoring earlier than three objectives in 4 minutes from Lauren Hemp and a double by Laura Coombs, despatched Metropolis in 4-0 up on the interval. Vivianne Miedema received on the scoresheet with a second-half brace as Andree Jeglertz’ aspect prolonged their unbeaten run to 16 video games in all competitions.

Metropolis had struggled final weekend towards Everton of their first match after the worldwide break, however finally got here away with a 2-0 victory to stay high of the WSL. However there have been no such issues towards the Nationwide League South aspect, though the Cherries did pose Metropolis some issues at first, with Jenna Markham attempting her luck, with Khiara Keating saving effectively.

Metropolis then started to indicate their WSL high quality and it was no shock when Bunny Shaw headed the Blues in entrance within the nineteenth minute. Leila Ouahabi’s sensible cross into the field was good for Shaw, and the Jamaican powered house a header to provide Metropolis the lead.

The Blues continued to press however Bournemouth, regardless of being a purpose down, had been holding their very own, and they’d have been glad going into the break only a purpose down. Nonetheless, a flurry of objectives within the house of 4 minutes ended any hopes of a comeback. Lauren Hemp drilled into the underside proper nook, earlier than Coombs hit a two-minute brace to successfully put the Blues into the fifth spherical.

Miedema received in on the act within the 58th minute, quickly after Yui Hasegawa thundered a shot towards the bar, tapping into an empty internet due to a fortuitous deflection off Lily Murphy. The Dutch striker then put the Cherries to mattress and one on the cake as she thumped house within the eighty fifth minute.

Ultimately it was a routine victory for Jeglertz’s aspect and Metropolis will now go into their League Cup Tie with Chelsea on Wednesday filled with confidence and keen to check themselves towards the present WSL champions, in preparation for his or her upcoming tussle within the WSL originally of February.

Last Rating: Bournemouth Girls 0-6 Manchester Metropolis Girls