Brighton Stuns Liverpool with Late Winner to Secure FA Cup Final Spot

Brighton Stuns Liverpool with Late Winner to Secure FA Cup Final Spot

Substitute Nadine Noordam delivered a thrilling added-time winner as Brighton made history by reaching the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time, overcoming Liverpool with a dramatic 3-2 victory in St Helens. The match saw Liverpool, three-time runners-up, initially take control with first-half goals from Denise O’Sullivan and Beata Olsson. Key moments included: 11th minute: O’Sullivan scores, glancing home a cross from Ceri Holland. 30th minute: Olsson capitalizes on defensive errors to double the lead with a powerful strike into the top-right corner. However, Brighton refused to back down. They quickly responded: 31st minute: Manuela Vanegas netted a close-range finish to bring the score to 2-1. 54th minute: Madison Haley equalized, heading in a cross from Kiko Seike. As the match approached extra time, Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made crucial saves, denying Aurelie Csillag and Cornelia Kapocs. In a dramatic finish, Noordam struck just six minutes after coming on for Fran Kirby, securing her first goal for the club and sealing the comeback. With this victory, Brighton now prepares to face either Chelsea or Manchester City in the final on Sunday, 31 May.

Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-05-10