Fixtures

Wednesday, 6 May 2009

FA Tesco Women's Premier League

Doncaster Rovers Belles v Everton Ladies, 19:45

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Sunday, 10 May 2009

FA Tesco Women's Premier League

Everton Ladies v Arsenal Ladies, 14:00

Arsenal Win FA Women's Cup

Arsenal Ladies beat Northern Division side Sunderland 2-1 at Derby's Pride Park to win their fourth FA Women's Cup final in succession.

Katie Chapman put Arsenal ahead after Sunderland goalkeeper Helen Alderson could only parry Gemma Davison's shot.

The Premier League side missed several chances before Kim Little sealed the win in injury time with a neat turn and finish after controlling a high ball.

Kelly McDougall got a consolation with the last kick of the match.

The trophy was the 30th of Vic Akers' spell as manager and came in his penultimate match in charge of the side.

The 62-year-old, who founded the women's team 22 years ago and led them to a quadruple in 2006-07, will hope to make it 31 next week when Arsenal take on Everton in the final match of the Premier League season.

FA Women's Cup

The Football Association Women’s Challenge Cup Competition, commonly referred to as the FA Women's Cup, is the top cup competition for women's football clubs in England - designed as an exact equivalent to the FA Cup created 99 years earlier.

Since the creation of the FA Women's Premier League in 1993, the semi-professional teams affiliated with male Premiership and Football League counterparts have dominated the competition. Arsenal won the 2004 competition, beating Charlton Athletic 3-0 in the final on May 3. On May 2,2005, Charlton Athletic made amends for the disappointment of the two previous years, by beating Everton 1-0. Arsenal regained the trophy on May 1, 2006, beating Leeds United 5-0.

In recent years the final of the tournament has been covered by BBC TV, presented by Celina Hinchcliffe, Rebecca Lowe and commentary by Steve Lee. The final has also been simulcast on BBC Radio Five Live. From 2009, the final will move to ITV1.

The FA Women's Cup shares sponsorship with its men's equivalent (for 2006 to 2010, E.ON). The current cup holders are Arsenal. They beat Leeds United 4-1 on May 05, 2008.

Results

Date	Event	Team	Result		Team
04/05/2009	Final	Arsenal LFC		2-1	Sunderland WFC
22/03/2009	Semi Final	Arsenal LFC		3-1	Everton LFC
22/03/2009	Semi final	Sunderland WFC		3-0	Chelsea LFC
22/02/2009	Sixth Round Proper	Arsenal LFC		3-1	Leeds Carnegie Ladies
22/02/2009	Sixth Round Proper	Sunderland WFC		4-2	Bristol Academy LFC
22/02/2009	Sixth Round Proper	Chelsea LFC		3-1	Ooh Lincoln Ladies
22/02/2009	Sixth Round Proper	Blackburn Rovers LFC		0-2	Everton LFC

Results

Monday, 04/05/2009 FA Women’s Cup	Final	Arsenal LFC	2 - 1	Sunderland WFC
Saturday, 02/05/2009 FA County Youth Cup	Final	Kent FA	1 - 2	Birmingham FA
Friday, 24/04/2009 FA Youth Cup	Semi Final	Liverpool	3-1	Birmingham City
Wednesday, 22/04/2009 FA Youth Cup	Semi Final	Arsenal	4-1	Manchester City
Saturday, 18/04/2009 FA Cup	Semi Final	Arsenal	1-2	Chelsea

FA Cup Final 2008

Event: Cardiff City Vs Portsmouth

Date: 17 May 2008
Portsmouth Goals: 1
Cardiff City Goals: 0
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Man of the Match: Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth)
Referee: Mike Dean (Cheshire)
Attendance: 89,874

The 2008 FA Cup Final was a football match held at Wembley Stadium on 17 May 2008 and was the final match of the 2007–08 FA Cup competition. The match was the 127th FA Cup Final, and the second to be held at the new Wembley Stadium since its redevelopment. The match was contested by Portsmouth and Cardiff City, with Portsmouth winning 1–0. This was the first time that the two sides have ever met in the competition, as both teams were aiming to win the FA Cup for the second time, Cardiff having won it in 1927 and Portsmouth in 1939. Had Cardiff won, they would have been the first club from outside the top division of English football to have won the competition since West Ham United in 1980.

FA Cup Final 2007

Chelsea Goals: 1
Manchester United Goals: 0
(after extra time)
Date: 19 May 2007
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Referee: Steve Bennett (Kent)
Attendance: 89,826

Event: Chelsea Vs Manchester United

The 2007 FA Cup Final was played on Saturday, 19 May 2007 between Chelsea and Manchester United, who had come up against Premier League opposition in every round. It was the 126th FA Cup Final and the first to be played at the new Wembley Stadium. Chelsea won the match 1–0 through Didier Drogba's extra time goal, completing a domestic cup double for the Blues in the2006–07 season, as they had already won the Carling Cup Final in February. United were playing for a double of their own as they had recently beaten Chelsea to the Premier League title two weeks earlier. The game was widely considered to be a disappointment by pundits and fans alike. As a result of Manchester United and Chelsea were having already guaranteed qualification for the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup entry for the FA Cup winner/runner-up went instead to the highest positioned Premier League team who hadn't already qualified for Europe; Bolton Wanderers.

FA Cup Final 2006

Event: Liverpool Vs West Ham United

Liverpool Goals: 3
West Ham Gaols: 3
(Liverpool won 3–1 on penalties)
Date: 13 May 2006
Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff



The 2006 FA Cup Final was the final and deciding match of the FA Cup 2005-06. It took place on Saturday, 13 May 2006 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and saw the 2001 cup winners Liverpool beat London club West Ham United after a penalty shoot-out. West Ham were ahead 2-0 and then 3-2 but Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scored a goal in the last minute from 30-yards + to take the game to extra-time and they eventually triumphed on penalties. It is considered by most who watched to be one of the greatest Cup Finals in the history of the tournament.

2005 FA Cup Final

Event: Arsenal Vs Manchester United

Date: 21 May 2005
Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Referee: Rob Styles (Hampshire)
Attendance: 71,876

The 2005 FA Cup Final was held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on 21 May 2005 betweenArsenal and Manchester United. In a tense but surprisingly one-sided encounter, Arsenal ran out winners after 120 goalless minutes despite being outplayed throughout the game, becoming the first club to win the cup on penalties. It was the first goalless draw in an FA Cup final since 1912.

The match took place for the fifth consecutive year at the Millennium Stadium, due to the ongoing reconstruction of Wembley Stadium, the final's usual venue. The match was refereed by Rob Styles and he was aided by assistant referees Jim Devine, Paul Canadine and fourth official Neale Barry.

It was Arsenal's tenth FA Cup win and their most recent major trophy to date. Only Manchester United have won the trophy more times (11).

Webb Will Take Charge of FA Cup

Howard Webb has been appointed as the referee for the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Everton. Finals will be executed on 30 May. Webb has already taken charge of two games at Euro. He has been one of the best English's officials. He was fourth official. He has been part of semi-finals between Portsmouth and West Brom last year.



"When I started out as a referee 20 years ago the FA Cup final was the absolute pinnacle even though it was a very distant dream," he said.
"It was very unlikely to ever happen, but that it has is the realisation of a dream and I'm thrilled to bits."

Chelsea got Place in Finals Beating Arsenal

Chelsea got the final place in FA Cup! Chelsea came out on top with 2-1 against Arsenal. Didier Drogba got privilege to be the 86th minute winner while keeping the hopes of many alive. By wining the game they of sure are ought to have a piece of silverware for the London team this season.



Drogba became the main hit of the team by beating Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. He received a gorgeous pass from Frank Lampard, achieving an easy finish by slotting the ball in the net. End was much more than a simple disappointment. Although Arsenal lead 16 minutes into the match and struggled in every department after scoring that goal. Chelsea club has assured one of the major finals already. Chelsea is now through to the semi finals where they will face Barcelona for the Champions League. Chelsea are still much more potential competitors for the Premiership crow.

FA Cup Tickets

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FA Cup Team

The “Team of the FA Cup” is made up of the winners of the competition’s “Player of the Round” award from the first qualifying round up to the semi-finals.

Five players are shortlisted in each round, with the fans then choosing the winner via a vote on the FA’s website.

QUARTER-FINALS
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) - scored the equaliser as the Gunners came from behind to beat Hull 2-1.

Other candidates: Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Louis Saha (Everton), Carlos Tevez (Manchester United).

FIFTH ROUND
Mikel Arteta (Everton) - scored one goal and created another as the Toffees beat Aston Villa 3-1.

Other contenders: Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), Darron Gibson (Manchester United), Greg Halford (Sheffield United), Jason Scotland (Swansea City).

FOURTH ROUND
Scott Parker (West Ham United) - captained the Hammers to a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool.

Other contenders: Michael Ballack (Chelsea), Dimi Konstantopoulos (Swansea City), Neil Sullivan (Doncaster Rovers), Craig Westcarr (Kettering Town).

THIRD ROUND
Nathan Tyson (Nottingham Forest) - scored a superb volleyed goal in their 3-0 giant-killing of Manchester City.

Other contenders: Michael Kightly (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Steve Mildenhall (Southend United), Michael Nelson (Hartlepool United), Jonathan Smith (Forest Green Rovers).

SECOND ROUND
Lindon Meikle (Eastwood Town) - his 20-yard strike helped Eastwood Town beat League Two leaders Wycombe 2-0.

Other contenders: Mark Bell (Blyth Spartans), Matt Fryatt (Leicester City), Matthew Langston (Histon), Junior Stanislas (Southend United).

FIRST ROUND
Jon Adams (AFC Telford United) - scored twice in the 2-2 draw with Southend, although the Bucks later lost the replay 2-0.

Other contenders: Kyle Clancy (Droylsden), Matt Harrold (Wycombe Wanderers), Mathew Mitchel-King (Histon), Shaun Reay (Blyth Spartans).

FOURTH QUALIFYING ROUND
Sam Hatton (AFC Wimbledon) - scored the only goal against Maidstone United to take the Dons into the first round proper for the first time.

Other contenders: Richard Brodie (Barrow), Shaun Reay (Blyth Spartans), Danny Scheppel (Evesham), Ian Simpemba (Havant & Waterlooville).

THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND
Craig Davis (AFC Totton) - scored a hat-trick of penalties in their 5-2 win against Fleet Town.

Other contenders: Gavin Cogdon (Durham City), Danny Lennon (Evesham), Michael Lennon (Nantwich Town), Martyn Margarson (Boston United).

SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND
Dean Lodge (Kingstonian) - scored all four goals as the K’s beat Braintree 4-0.

Other contenders: Billy Dunn (Sutton United), Terry Fearns (AFC Telford United), Danny Harris (Bishop’s Stortford), Martin Tuohy (East Thurrock United).

FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
Derren Ibrahim (Dartford) - the 17-year-old goalkeeper had an inspired match in their 3-2 win against Hastings United.

Other contenders: Ollie Ryan (Boston United), Dean Parrow (Chasetown), Paul Strudley (Thatcham Town), Martin Touhy (East Thurrock United).

FA Cup Up Comming Matches

FA Cup Semi Final:

First Match: Arsenal Vs Chelsea

• Date: 18/04/2009
• Venue:- Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

Second Match: Manchester United Vs Everton

• Date: 19/04/2009
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

FA Cup Final

• Date: Sunday May 24, 2009 (20:00)
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

What is FA Cup Football?

The Football Association Challenge Cup, basically known as the FA Cup. FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in English football. It is Football Association and thus named after. Fa cup usually includes English men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held.

The FA Cup was first held in 1871–72, and is the oldest association football competition in the world. Because it involves clubs of all standards playing against each other, there is the possibility for "minnows" from the lower divisions to become "giant-killers" by eliminating top clubs from the tournament, although lower division teams rarely reach the final. The holders of the FA Cup are Premier League side Portsmouth, who beat Cardiff City 1–0 from the Football League Championship, in the 2008 final on 17 May 2008.