Liverpool has profited from a late own goal to defeat Arsenal 1-0 and book their spot in the Women’s FA Cup semi-finals.
Liverpool were the better side during a first half that lacked fluidity, frustrating Arsenal with their high press and making several forays forward through Olivia Smith on the right wing.
The best chance fell to Sophie Roman Haug on the stroke of half-time, who closed down Daphne van Domselaar as Arsenal tried to play out from the back but took too long to shoot, allowing the goalkeeper to recover.
The Norway international made Liverpool’s pressure count in the 78th minute when she struck the ball on the half-volley from just inside the box and her shot hit the post, rebounding off the back of a stranded Van Domselaar.
It’s the first time Liverpool progressed to the last four since being knocked out at that stage by Manchester City in 2016-17
Liverpool join Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea in the semi-finals
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