Summary

  • Holders Arsenal clinch 13th FA Cup win

  • Stunning Smith free-kick gives Arsenal lead

  • Kinga doubles advantage after an hour

  • Arsenal boss Kerr's last match in charge

  1. Postpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    So as the Arsenal players continue their celebrations with a dressing-room sing-song and a few bottles of bubbly, we are going to call it a day. If you missed any of the Gunners' success - or want to relive the action - you can catch up by reading Tony Leighton's match report.

    Then, our attention will be switching to the men's World Cup. We are just 12 days from the opening match and we'll be back with another live text commentary on Wednesday, when England continue their preparations with a friendly against Ecuador. Excited? You should be. Catch you then.

  2. Postpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Everton goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis on BBC Two: "We are all disappointed with our performance - Arsenal were the better team on the day. Whether that is down to experience or something else, they deserved to win. But that's the most frustrating thing, that we didn't play to our potential."

  3. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Haroon Rashid:, external Congratulations to Arsenal Ladies on winning the FA Women's Cup. Dominant and just too classy for Everton on the day.

  4. Postpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Arsenal manager Shelley Kerr, on winning the Cup in her final game in charge: "They're a fantastic group of players. It was never about me today - it was all about the team. I thought they showed their talent, composure and patience and they got what they deserved.

    "I'm not sure what's next for me. I'm going to have a couple of weeks off, reflect, evaluate and take some time out."

    Arsenal Ladies manager Shelley KerrImage source, Getty Images
  5. CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    One cheeky Arsenal player cracks open the bubbly - all over the head of departing manager Shelley Kerr. She knows she won't be hauled into the manager's office for a ticking off on Monday morning...

  6. CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Each of the Arsenal players receive their winners' medal before stepping on to the hastily-erected stage ready to be presented with the FA Women's Cup trophy. Skipper Kelly Smith is the last on to the podium before hoisting the silverware high into the air. Superb scenes.

    Arsenal Ladies skipper Kelly Smith with the 2014 FA Women's Cup trophyImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Arsenal skipper, and player of the match, Kelly Smith on BBC Two: "The incentive today was to win for coach Shelley Kerr [who is leaving] - we have got some champagne ready for her. It is a shame she is going because she has taken this club forward. We have a new team after losing eight players in the close season, but you could see little bits of things coming together today."

  8. Text us on 81111published at 18:28 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Andrew: Congratulations to Arsenal Ladies, a record 13th FA Cup trophy. Back to where they belong, the top.

  9. Postpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    The Arsenal players are singing on the pitch as they exchange high fives, plenty of hugs and lots of beaming smiles ahead of the trophy presentation. Everton's young stars look emotionally and physically drained, but they will learn plenty from this experience.

  10. Postpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Arsenal skipper, and player of the match, Kelly Smith on BBC Two: "It was an unbelievable performance, it was not the most entertaining spectacle, but credit to the girls after the difficult start we have had to the season. Hopefully we have proved some people wrong - it could be a turning point."

  11. FULL-TIMEpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Referee Martin Atkinson blows for full-time - Arsenal secure a record 13th FA Women's Cup success!

  12. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    That Everton goal has led a charmed life. Arsenal smash the woodwork again as Emma Mitchell almost puts further gloss on the scoreline.

  13. Postpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    We're fast approaching injury-time - but still Arsenal press for a third. Rachel Yankey tries to pick out the forward run of Shinobu Ohno, but the ball just skips off the turf and into the grateful hands of Everton keeper Rachel Brown-Finnis. Two minutes of misery left for Everton.

  14. Postpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    If anyone deserves a goal today then it is Arsenal's explosive winger Danielle Carter. She blows a golden chance when she is given the freedom of Milton Keynes inside the Everton penalty area, but she cannot direct her free header as the ball flies over the Toffees goal. Her grimace tells you everything you need to know.

  15. Postpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    BBC Sport's Tony Leighton at Stadium MK: "Everton are trying to force their way back into contention, But with time running out Arsenal are not looking too troubled at the back and seem content to sit on their two-goal lead."

  16. Postpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Arsenal boss Shelley Kerr looks emotionless as she stands on the Gunners touchline for the final time. A banner reading "We'll miss you Shelley" tells you what the Arsenal supporters think about her departure. Now she is little more than five minutes from finishing on a high.

    Arsenal Ladies manager Shelley Kerr watches her final match in chargeImage source, Getty Images
  17. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Samuel Bennett:, external Carter appears to have got some serious pace out on the right for Arsenal. Torturing Greenwood.

  18. Postpublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Almost a lifeline for Everton. Skipper Michelle Hinnigan floats in a deep free-kick to the far post, where Nikita Parris is lurking. The young Toffees striker climbs highest to stick her forehead on the ball but her effort drops just past Emma Byrne's left-hand upright.

  19. Postpublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Credit to Everton defender Greenwood though, because she hasn't stopped despite the problems posed by her tricky opponent. She comes to Everton's rescue as she blocks Gunners right-back Alex Scott's attempt to fizz a cross into the Toffees danger-zone.

    Everton defender Alex GreenwoodImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 1 June 2014

    Arsenal winger Danielle Carter is having a blinder on the right flank, storming clear again before just failing to pick out Kelly Smith with the cutback. Everton left-back Alex Greenwood will be seeing Carter in her nightmares tonight - she's had her hands full all afternoon.