Arsenal booked their place within the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a cushty 4-0 win over Coventry United.
Coventry confirmed a disciplined, sturdy defensive show to frustrate Arsenal in the primary 45, however with seven minutes left in the primary half, their willpower was damaged. Nikita Parris was in command of the run and the cross, and Stina Blackstenius nodded skilfully dwelling.
Just earlier than the hour, Arsenal doubled their benefit via Beth Mead. The striker had solely been on the pitch for a second, however was quickest to react to a submit from the suitable, and crashed dwelling her effort emphatically.
Nikita Parris hit the crew’s third, linked to Katie McCabe’s inviting cross to place the match past Coventry.
Despite their comfy lead, Arsenal then took absolutely the Mickey by taking up Vivianne Miedema within the final 24 minutes. WSL’s finest purpose scorer of all time took his crew’s fourth with a low run from the sting of the world 13 minutes from the time Arsenal crossed into the last 4.
Wienroither began for granted again for Arsenal / Catherine Ivill / GettyImages
Lydia Williams (GK) – 5/10 – To a massive extent a spectator, such was Arsenal’s dominance in possession.
Laura Wienroither (RB) – 6/10 – Combined nicely with Parris, particularly in the primary half, and progressed adventurously on a regular basis.
Jen Beattie (CB) – 6/10 – Didn’t have a lot to defend, however barely gave Wilkinson and Ferguson a nostril. Won loads within the air, properly in possession.
Simone Boye (CB) – 6/10 – Calm and measured subsequent to Beattie on the again, which retains Coventry’s two finest silent.
Katie McCabe (LB) – 7/10 – Striked ahead, particularly within the second half, and gave the inviting supply to establish Arsenal’s third.
Kim Little was the captain of the Gunners / Catherine Ivill / GettyImages
Frida Maanum (CM) – 8/10 – Such an outstanding ball passer who broke the strains on quite a lot of events with some spectacular picks. Played a significantly spectacular via ball to search out McCabe in the primary half, earlier than enhancing it with a ball to Nobbs within the second.
Kim Little (CM) – 7/10 – Enchanting ft, her capacity in cramped areas is nearly unmatched. Dragged an effort removed from the sting of the world in the primary half, sliced one other over.
Jordan Nobbs (CM) – 7/10 – Carpentry opened Arsenal’s most promising opening of the primary half with a fast foot change and excellent cross to pick Heath. Got a very good save from Thomas at half time with a well-beaten half volley, performed in McCabe within the build-up to Arsenal’s third.
Heath returned from damage to start out for Arsenal / Catherine Ivill / GettyImages
Nikita Parris (RW) – 8/10 – Sent Blackstenius away with a improbable throughput in the primary half, earlier than he arrange the Sweden striker for Arsenal’s opener with some good footwork and a teasing cross. Get on the purpose document within the second half to hit a very vigorous efficiency.
Stina Blackstenius (ST) – 7/10 – Opened the shooter after 37 minutes with a skillful nod, which demonstrated her traditional ability within the six yard field.
Tobin Heath (LW) – 7/10 – Had a few half probabilities in the primary half, however noticed a header saved and a shot blocked. Produced some lavish motion pictures, first-time passes and dummies to ship teammates away.
Lia Walti – 6/10
Beth Mead – 7/10 – Made moments after coming into the battle and slammed dwelling from inside the world.
Caitlin Foord – 6/10
Vivianne Miedema – 7/10 – Netted Arsenal’s fourth with a low drive from the sting of the field.
Lucy Thomas (GK) – 6/10 – Traded off a Blackstenius effort in the primary half and produced a robust, stretching save to disclaim Nobbs.
Elisha N’Dow (CB) – 7/10 – Fearlessly charged with tackles and intelligently doubled up on Heath when wanted to assist maintain Arsenal in examine.
Grace Riglar (CB) – 6/10 – Watched a nod simply exterior from a set piece in the primary half. Blocked and nodded nearly every little thing in the primary half, uncovered just a little extra defensively within the second.
Mollie Green (CB) – 6/10 – Made his identify as a central midfielder however now does a pleasant job in the middle half. Sold by a Parris feint within the build-up to Arsenal’s premiere.
Alanah Mann (RWB) – 5/10 – Created Coventry’s finest alternative in the primary half with a harmful impasse supply. Given a more durable time within the second when McCabe dared to maneuver ahead extra.
Katy Morris (CM) – 5/10 – Dogged and sturdy in the primary half, largely spent the second chasing shadows when Arsenal went up a gear.
Charlie Estcourt (CM) – 5/10 – Inserted a giant shift and helped Coventry frustrate Arsenal in the primary half, however finally struggled in opposition to the Gunners’ floating midfield three.
Freya Thomas (CM) – 6/10 – Broke up the recreation actually successfully on a number of events, essential as a result of Coventry have been such a laborious nut to crack in the primary half.
Nat Johnson (LWB) – 5/10 – Beaten by Parris within the build-up to Arsenal’s premiere, and had a tricky time in opposition to the Arsenal winger.
Katie Wilkinson (ST) – 5/10 – A giant query that leads the road contemplating how hardly ever Coventry ventured into Arsenal’s half of the sphere, however threw themselves round and chased down each ball.
Liv Fergusson (ST) – 6/10 – Like her strike companion, needed to spend the night patiently. Kept the ball nicely when she had the chance.
Naomi Hartley – 5/10
From Orthodox – 5/10
Anna Colville – 5/10
Becky McGrother – 5/10
