Tottenham Hotspur secured their spot in the Women’s FA Cup Final with a dramatic extra-time victory over Leicester City. In the semi-finals, Spurs staged a comeback with Jessica Naz equalizing in regular time and Martha Thomas scoring the winner late in extra-time.
Thomas, who has now scored in double digits for the season, broke the deadlock in the dying moments of the game. Leicester initially took the lead through Jutta Rantala, capitalizing on their clinical finishing and the hosts’ wastefulness.
However, a mistake from Leicester City defender Josie Green allowed Naz to equalize for Spurs. Both teams had their chances in the frenetic final 20 minutes, but the game ultimately went to extra-time.
Leicester came close to scoring, with Spencer denying Rantala’s free-kick and a missed opportunity from the visitors. In the end, it was Thomas who made the difference, securing the win for Spurs in a game that lacked a cutting edge.
Tired legs crept in, but Thomas stepped up when it mattered. Overall, the match was a thrilling encounter with back-and-forth action, and both keepers were called on to produce big saves.
While Leicester may have felt aggrieved at certain moments, it was Spurs who ultimately emerged victorious and booked their place in the final.