MANCHESTER, England, (CMC) – Khadija Shaw sent Manchester City through to the semifinals of the Women’s FA Cup, with her strike propeling them to a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday here at the Joie Stadium.
The Jamaican international broke the deadlock after a goalless first half, before Jess Park doubled the lead to set up a mouthwatering clash with defending champs Manchester United.
City, who dominated possession for most of the contest, finally got their breakthrough in the 53rd minute when Mary Fowler’s precise through ball picked out Shaw, who rolled the ball over the line.
With Villa’s defense tiring, City took full advantage with Vivianne Miedema teeing up Park to make it 2-0 in the 72nd minute to seal the contest.
The result means City and United will meet in the final four on April 13, while Chelsea and Liverpool will contest the other semifinal.