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FA Women's Cup 2024-25 Semi-Final: Chelsea Beat Liverpool 2-1 In Thriller To Reach Final

Chelsea narrowly defeated Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday at Kingsmeadow in a fiercely competitive match that showcased two distinct styles of play. From the outset, Liverpool demonstrated why they reached the semifinals without conceding a goal. Their disciplined defence was tenacious and unyielding, complemented by unexpected, dangerous attacks that left the Chelsea supporters feeling anxious. Despite Chelsea's early pressure, Liverpool's strategic counterattacks proved effective. They leveraged the speed and strength available on their right flank to score in the 21st minute. An excellent weighted pass from Marie Hobinger set up Olivia Smith for a precise shot across the goal into the far corner of the net.

Britain Soccer Women's FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC:  Aggie Beever-Jones
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones scores their side's second goal of the game during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Taylor Hinds
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Liverpool's Taylor Hinds looks dejected after the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Aggie Beever-Jones
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Sam Kerr
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Liverpool's Sam Kerr, left, and Chelsea's Lucy Bronze battle for the ball during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Gemma Bonner
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Liverpool's Gemma Bonner, left, and Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones battle for the ball during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Erin Cuthbert
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Olivia Smith
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Liverpool's Olivia Smith celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Erin Cuthbert
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert shoots during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Marie Hobinger
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Liverpool's Marie Hobinger and Chelsea's Millie Bright, right, battle for the ball during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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Britain Soccer Womens FA Cup Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC: Sandy Baltimore
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC | Photo: Rhianna Chadwick/PA via AP

Liverpool's Olivia Smith and Chelsea's Sandy Baltimore, right, battle for the ball during the Women's FA Cup semi-final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Kingsmeadow in London.

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