Aston Villa and Birmingham reach FA Cup last eight
Villa advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women’s FA Cup after edging out West Ham United on penalties.
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Villa’s goal came five minutes after the break as Kenza Dali teed up Rachel Daly, who placed beautifully into the bottom corner.
West Ham forced extra-time in stoppage time when Dagny Brynjarsdottir tapped home from close range, but lost out on penalties when Mackenzie Arnold missed her spot-kick.
They are joined in the last eight by Second City rivals Birmingham City after Ashley Hodson’s goal from close range in extra-time was enough for Blues to knock Charlton out.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Brighton, Lewes, Chelsea and Reading also got through.
