Cliff Notes
- Chelsea triumphed 3-0 over Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup final, securing a domestic treble with prior victories in the Super League and League Cup.
- Sandy Baltimore converted a penalty before half-time, followed by goals from Catarina Macario and a late strike from Baltimore to seal the match.
- The win marks a remarkable unbeaten season for Chelsea, with Sonia Bompastor achieving success in her first year as manager after taking over from Emma Hayes.
Chelsea beat holders Manchester United 3-0 to win Women’s FA Cup Final and complete the treble | UK News
Chelsea have beaten holders Manchester United to win the Women’s FA Cup final 3-0 and complete a domestic treble.
A Sandy Baltimore penalty on the stroke of half-time gave them a first-half lead, before Catarina Macario headed in the second in the 84th minute from a Baltimore free kick.
Baltimore sealed a fantastic performance by lashing the ball home from close range in the first minute of stoppage time.
The victory means Sonia Bompastor’s side have added the FA Cup to their wins in the Super League and the League Cup.
The Blues have had an invincible season, going unbeaten across all three competitions.
It completes a memorable first season for the French manager, who took over from Emma Hayes when she went to manage the US national side.
Manchester United were still in with a chance of equalising until Brazilian star Macario struck late on.
Ten minutes of added time meant a miracle comeback was also a distant possibility – but that hope was quickly snuffed out when Baltimore got her third.