Chelsea Women secured a place in the FA Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Women.
Sam Kerr gave the hosts the lead just before the interval, heading in the opening goal to make it 1-0 at the break.
Tottenham equalised early in the second half when a cross from Eveliina Summanen slipped through the hands of goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, restoring parity.
The decisive strike arrived in the 86th minute as 19‑year‑old Veerle Buurman unleashed a powerful finish, restoring Chelsea's advantage and sealing the win.
After the match, manager Sonia Bompastor declared, "We will fight until the end to have as many titles as we can." She added, "The FA Cup is part of the best memory I had in my whole career as a player and manager, being able to go to Wembley and play a final there." Bompastor concluded, "It's such a special moment. We'll see the draw and who we have to play but will do everything we can to reach the final again."
The triumph keeps Chelsea's cup campaign alive after a recent exit from the Champions League, positioning them for another potential showdown at Wembley.
Veerle Buurman's late winner proves Chelsea's depth extends beyond their marquee names, suggesting the squad can rely on youthful firepower when senior stars are unavailable. Bompastor's promise to "fight until the end" now carries weight, as the team demonstrates the ability to produce match‑deciding moments from unexpected sources.
