The Women's FA Cup - Semi-Final was held today between Everton and Barnet.
Goals from Natasha Dowie & Fara Williams secured Everton a Cup Final appearance as they overcame a spirited Barnet side 2-0, at Southport FC's Haig Avenue. Southport, UK. 14/03/2010.
EVERTON (2) v BARNET (0)
Women's FA Cup - Semi-Final (Southport FC)
Scorer(s): Natasha Dowie, Fara Williams (Everton)
A piece of sublime brilliance from Everton skipper Fara Williams killed off a spirited Barnet side, as Mo Marley's team clinched a place in the Women's FA Cup final.
A stunning overhead kick from the gifted England midfielder tied up this semi-final as Southern League Barnet threatened to steal the tie from Everton.
Despite dominating long periods of the first half, Everton could have gone behind with Barnet hitting the bar and going close several times.
A 'never-say-die attitude' by Natasha Dowie, gave Everton the lead as she forced the Barnet keeper (Cherie Rowlands) into a mistake to roll the ball into an empty net.
It took Fara William's sublime overhead kick in the closing minutes, for Everton to secure there final place, as they look forward to there first FA Cup Final for 5 years.
