Tottenham's women's team secures their spot in the FA Cup final for the first time after a thrilling win against Leicester City. Martha Thomas' late header in extra time seals the victory for Tottenham.
Martha Thomas joined from Manchester United this summer and is Tottenham 's top goalscorer this season
Jutta Rantala had put Leicester ahead early with a wonderful long-range strike in normal time, before Jessica Naz equalised, racing through to slot it past goalkeeper Lize Kop. It was a frenetic match, with plenty of chances for both sides, but Spurs came out on top to create history for their club, and they will meet Manchester United or Chelsea in the final at Wembley on 12 May.This was a massive day for both clubs, with neither having reached this stage of the competition before, and they had avoided last season's finalists in the draw.
Minutes later Rantala punished Spurs as she cut inside off the right and drilled powerfully past Spencer for the opener.
Tottenham Women's FA Cup Final Victory Martha Thomas Leicester City
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