Chelsea Women Sink Liverpool with Last-Gasp Goal to Reach FA Cup Final
Chelsea Stun Liverpool with Nail-Biting Comeback in Women's FA Cup Semi
When Chelsea and Liverpool stepped onto the Kingsmeadow pitch for the Adobe Women’s FA Cup semi-final, tension was thick in the air. Both sides knew what was at stake—a ticket to Wembley and a shot at major silverware. The match delivered a rollercoaster for fans, ending with Chelsea celebrating a 2-1 win after a heart-stopping final few minutes, anchored by Aggie Beever-Jones' dramatic stoppage-time header.
From the start, Chelsea flexed their muscles, moving the ball with confidence and dominating territory. But for all that pressure, it was Liverpool who struck first. In the 21st minute, Marie Höbinger broke down the right and found Olivia Smith, who slotted the ball home to silence the home crowd. Liverpool's fast break stunned Chelsea, who suddenly found themselves chasing the game.
Unfazed, Chelsea pressed forward, ramping up the intensity as halftime neared. Just when it looked like Liverpool would take their lead into the break, Erin Cuthbert fired in a shot that took a fortunate deflection, leaving the Liverpool keeper stranded. The timing couldn't have been better—the equalizer arrived in first-half stoppage time and completely shifted the mood inside Kingsmeadow.
The second half was a showcase of relentless Chelsea attacks. The Blues camped in Liverpool’s half, with Lauren James and Fran Kirby probing at every opportunity while Sam Kerr’s movement kept defenders on edge. Liverpool, for their part, defended like their lives depended on it, absorbing wave after wave, and threatening on the counter with the energy of Leanne Kiernan and Taylor Hinds. Chelsea’s finishing, though, was missing that final touch—until the dying moments.
With the clock ticked deep into stoppage time, substitute Sandy Baltimore whipped in a teasing cross from the left. Rising above a crowd of defenders, Aggie Beever-Jones powered her header past Liverpool’s goalkeeper to ignite wild celebrations—the stadium erupted, and Chelsea’s bench poured onto the pitch knowing that they’d punched their ticket to Wembley.
Blues’ Quadruple Dream Still Alive
This win means Chelsea’s hopes for an historic quadruple remain intact. After the high from her first England goal, Beever-Jones is riding a wave of confidence—and she’s seizing the big moments. Each match seems to raise the stakes for this young Chelsea side, but under the watchful eyes of Emma Hayes, they keep finding ways to perform when it matters most.
Looking ahead, there’s little time for the Blues to savor the win. Next up is a tricky Women’s Super League contest against Crystal Palace—every fixture matters as they battle for the domestic title. And right after, they face a heavyweight Champions League semi-final clash against Barcelona, a team that’s haunted them in past European campaigns.
Meanwhile, their FA Cup final opponent will emerge from a heated Manchester derby between United and City, but for Chelsea fans, all eyes are on the next chapter of this chase for history. With the likes of Erin Cuthbert, Sam Kerr, and Beever-Jones firing, and the support of Kingsmeadow faithful behind them, Chelsea’s journey is a must-watch for any Women's football fan this season.
