da 888casino: Emma Hayes' side weren't at their best, but the Women's Super League leaders remain in four competitions after a narrow quarter-final victory
da marjack bet: Catarina Macario came to Chelsea's rescue on Sunday, scoring just three minutes after coming off the bench to send the Blues into the FA Cup semi-finals thanks to a 1-0 win over Everton. It was only seven days ago that the United States women's national team star marked her club debut with a goal, and her second in as many appearances keeps Chelsea in the hunt for a quadruple.
It could have and probably should have been easier for Emma Hayes' side. Nathalie Bjorn hit the bar with a header in the opening minutes against her former team while Jelena Cankovic spurned a golden opportunity in the final moments of the first half that seemed to shock even the player herself. But Everton played well and looked the more likely to score for large parts, Arsenal loanee Kathrine Kuhl firing a couple of dangerous shots at goal from the edge of the box, one of which forced a good stop from Zecira Musovic.
It was the pick of the Sweden goalkeeper's saves that forced Hayes into the triple-change that won Chelsea the game, though. Elise Stenevik struck a free-kick from almost 30 yards out that looked destined for the top corner, only for Musovic to tip it onto the bar. Moments later, Melanie Leupolz, Lauren James and Macario entered the fray, and it was the latter who broke the deadlock with the goal that won the game, finding space in the box to finish after great work from Aggie Beever-Jones.
GOAL rates Chelsea's players from Walton Hall Park…
Goalkeeper & Defence
Zecira Musovic (6/10):
Looked shaky with the ball at her feet when Everton pressed. Made some good saves, though, most notably to deny Stenevik from a free-kick.
Eve Perisset (7/10):
Great on set-pieces and solid in her defensive work, again.
Nathalie Bjorn (N/A):
So close to an early goal when her header hit the bar, but then went off injured inside the first 15 minutes.
Sjoeke Nusken (6/10):
A few poor passes, though she did also make some good defensive interventions in a role that isn't her most natural.
Jess Carter (6/10):
Had to change position when Bjorn went off but did so relatively well.
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Sophie Ingle (5/10):
Played some nice passes to kickstart attacks but was also sloppy in possession a fair few times.
Erin Cuthbert (6/10):
Almost slipped Kirby in perfectly, but the England forward just couldn't control it. Battled well in midfield.
Jelena Cankovic (5/10):
Creative when she got on the ball and delivered good set-pieces, but missed an absolutely golden chance at the end of the first half.
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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (6/10):
Superb, powerful run to set up Cankovic for the best chance of the first half. On the fringes of the game but good when involved.
Fran Kirby (5/10):
Really isolated as the No.9. More effective on the left in the second half but went off just after the hour.
Aggie Beever-Jones (8/10):
Worked hard up and down the pitch, driving at defenders but also getting back to defend. Superb assist for Macario's goal.
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Niamh Charles (6/10):
Replaced Bjorn with just 14 minutes played and had some shaky moments, no surprise given she was thrown in unexpectedly. Got better as the game went on.
Lauren James (5/10):
On just past the hour as part of a triple-sub but struggled to get involved in the game.
Melanie Leupolz (5/10):
A little loose in possession in her 30 minutes from the bench.
Catarina Macario (8/10):
Instantly lively and scored just three minutes after coming on.
Maika Hamano (N/A):
Replaced Cuthbert with just over 10 minutes remaining. Did plenty of running and kept Everton on their toes.
Emma Hayes (7/10):
Was a case of sticking square pegs in round holes again due to injuries and absentees, so there was only so much she could do in some areas, but Kirby as the No.9 didn't work. Fortunately, Macario came on and made all the difference.