The 2011 FA Women's Cup final was the 41st final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. The showpiece event was the 18th to be played directly under the auspices of the Football Association (FA). The final was contested between Arsenal Ladies and Bristol Academy on 21 May 2011 at Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Holders Arsenal made its 11th final win. The win cemented Arsenal's qualification for the 2011-12 UEFA Women's Champions League for the ninth time in 10 years. Midfielder Kim Little was named Player of the Match.
Match details
GK 1 Emma ByrneDF 2 Steph HoughtonDF 7 Ciara GrantDF 5 Gilly FlahertyDF 19 Niamh FaheyMF 8 Jordan NobbsMF 17 Katie Chapman (c)MF 16 Kim LittleMF11 Rachel Yankey FW 9 Ellen WhiteFW 10 Julie Fleeting Substitutes:GK 13 Rebecca SpencerFW15 Danielle Carter DF14 Jen Beattie DF 3 Yvonne TracyMF 29 Laura CoombsManager: Laura Harvey GK 1 Siobhan ChamberlainDF 2 Grace McCattyDF 3 Corinne Yorston (c)DF 19 Jemma RoseDF 18 Alex Culvin MF 8 Katie DaleyMF 16 Anouk HoogendijkMF 11 Loren DykesMF 10 Jess Fishlock FW 7 Helen BleazardFW 9 Ann-Marie Heatherson Substitutes:FW 12 Molly Clark DF 15 Lillie Billson MF 6 Michelle Green GK 2 Alex WindellDF 5 Emma JonesManager: Mark Sampson
Player of the match Kim Little (Arsenal)
Assistant referees: S. Hollins L. May Fourth official: Sarah GarrattMatch rules 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Five named substitutes. Maximum of three substitutions.
References
External links The FA Women's Cup