Chelsea reached a seventh successive Women’s League Cup final after a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester City. Wieke Kaptein’s first-half header proved decisive as the holders booked a meeting with Manchester United at Ashton Gate on 15 March.
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor admitted her side were “a little bit lucky” as City created numerous chances but failed to convert. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton produced a series of fine saves, while City hit the woodwork twice through Vivianne Miedema and Kerstin Casparij.
“These games are defined by fine margins,” Bompastor said. “We were clinical but, if you analyse the game, both teams were really close to each other.” Manchester City boss Andrée Jeglertz insisted his side “deserved more” and took confidence from their performance ahead of the league meeting between the sides on 1 February.
City hold a six-point lead in the Women’s Super League, but Jeglertz said: “You do the same performance and just be a little bit sharper in both boxes, then the possibilities to get another result will be big.” Chelsea will face United, who beat Arsenal in their semi-final courtesy of Elisabeth Terland’s goal and an Olivia Smith red card.
