Match report: Man United women beat Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley to lift historic FA Cup | OneFootball

Manchester United women’s team cruised to a comfortable 4-0 goal against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley to lift the FA Cup for the first time in the club’s history.

The two sides met in front of a sold-out crowd in the national stadium as they both aimed to lift their first major trophy.

It was a more familiar venue for United, who reached the FA Cup final last year but unfortunately lost to Chelsea.

This time however, Marc Skinner’s side prevailed as they managed a 4-0 victory courtesy of goals from Ella Toone, Rachel Williams and a Luis Garcia double.

United started strongly with Rachel Williams who led the line, coming close with a header at the back post from a corner.

Leah Galton also had a sight of goal when she was put through on Rebecca Spencer’s goal but she couldn’t make something stick. She collided with the Spurs goalkeeper and both players had to receive some medical attention. Luckily, they carried on with proceedings and it was nothing serious.

The Red Devils were easily the dominant side as evidenced by having the lion’s share of possession and attempting the most shots, both on-target and off-target.

The opening 45 minutes were largely characterised by nerves and some poor finishing, up until seconds before the interval when Ella Toone came up with a moment of magic.

She took the ball and expertly evaded a tackle from Eveliina Summanen before firing a rocket from outside the area into the back of the net, giving Spencer no chance whatsoever of keeping it out.

It was an electric goal from Toone – her fourth in seven Wembley appearances.

United came out after the break stronger as they looked to pile further misery on Spurs. Six minutes later, Skinner made his first personnel change as he took off Galton and replaced her with Melvine Malard. Galton was in tears, sparking fears that she may have picked up an injury.

United were very strong in their set-pieces and looked dangerous every time a ball was put into the Spurs box. It was therefore unsurprising that their second goal came in this fashion. Williams rose highest to head in home a sublime cross from Katie Zelem to double the team’s lead and firmly put them in the driving seat.

A third would come just three minutes later in the 57th minute, this time through Lucia Garcia who was brilliant throughout the game. She capitalised on a howler from Spencer. The Spurs shot-stopper, in an attempt to clear, handed the ball to Garcia. The United star was all too happy to tap it in from close range.

Malard looked lively and almost created another goal for Toone, but her effort was saved by Spencer, who had a very busy afternoon.

Garcia sealed United’s victory with 15 minutes of regular time left on the clock as she whacked the ball into the back of the net. Malard crossed it in before Lisa Naalsund tapped it to the excellent Garcia, who was undoubtedly United’s most outstanding player. The fourth goal also ensured that the win was the biggest FA Cup final victory ever.

Spurs almost grabbed a goal to comfort them when Bethany England fired a shot from inside the box in the third minute of added time. Her effort was however blocked by Mannion and United eventually managed to clear it.

As the game entered its dying embers, a triumphant Skinner could be seen standing back on the touchline while soaking in the fantastic Wembley atmosphere. For all the criticism he has received due to Unted’s league run this term, he has still managed to bring the first major piece of silverware to United’s women’s team.

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