Bridgwater United Women FC clinched a spot in the Second Round of the Women’s FA Cup after surviving a nerve-shredding, sudden-death penalty shootout against Wycombe on the road. The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, but it was the drama from the spot that ultimately saw Bridgwater advance with a 7-6 victory.
The match remained evenly balanced throughout, setting the stage for a tense finale. Bermuda's Camryn Lines entered the fray in the 75th minute, coming off the bench to add fresh energy for the final stages of the game, which ultimately finished with the score locked at one goal apiece.
With no further goals in extra time, the tie proceeded to the kicks from the penalty mark. Both sides traded successful strikes, finishing the initial five kicks tied at 3-3.
The shootout then moved into sudden death, where the pressure intensified with every kick. Bridgwater United showed incredible composure, successfully converting four straight sudden death kicks. The tension finally broke when the Wycombe player missed their fourth sudden death attempt, securing a thrilling 7-6 win for Bridgwater United Women FC and confirming their place in the next round.
Lines and her teammates celebrated a hard-fought victory that demonstrated both resilience and nerve, keeping their FA Cup journey alive.
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