There’s nothing quite like a cup-set in football, and Southampton FC Women’s managed a fairly impressive scalp this weekend.
Cup victory
Still unbeaten
Higher league opposition defeated #SaintsFC Women advance in the FA National League Cup with extra-time win over #YTWFC: https://t.co/dFDMG0GaZJ— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 24, 2019
As reported on the club’s official website, the Saints eliminated National League side Yeovil Town in extra-time to progress the third round of the FA National League Cup as Sophia Pharoah managed to secure a 2-1 win for Southampton, ensuring the club’s unbeaten run also remained intact.
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It has been a progressive season so far for the women’s side that has seen a record attendance watch the club’s female team as well the Saints remain undefeated in all competitions so far, something Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men could only dream about with that branch of the club currently sitting 19th in the Premier League table.
Here’s what lots Southampton fans had to say about the women’s team maintaining their impressive unbeaten run in all competitions on Twitter…
Absolutely brilliant result
was tough game but top performance from the team as usual— Kerry (@Kerry32644880) November 24, 2019
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— Helen Jane burt (@HelenJaneburt3) November 24, 2019
Well done ladies onwards to next week, but do it in 90 please #WeMarchOn
— chris Walker (@saintwalker1) November 24, 2019
Amazing, well done. Get ready to play them again next Sunday, come on!!!
— Martin Lamb (@MartinVLamb) November 24, 2019
Supporters had fallen for the women’s team this season after their incredible performances on the pitch…
What a result!! #WeMarchOn
— DTagg64 (@DTagg64) November 24, 2019
Top performance from every
player. #wemarchon!— Linda Morris (@LindaMorris2900) November 24, 2019
Great result. Well done to all involved
— chris cox (@chriscox7) November 24, 2019
Well deserved result, from an organised and disciplined side. Good luck in the next round
— Eddie Lambe (@EddieLambe1) November 24, 2019
Southampton currently sit top of the South-West division.
