Summary

  • Chelsea to face Man City in Women's FA Cup final after win over Arsenal

  • RESULT: Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea

  • Guro Reiten (50') and Ji So-yun (61') on target Emma Hayes' side

  • WSL leaders and current FA Cup holders Chelsea take on Arsenal who lost to Blues in 2021 final

  1. Postpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Meadow Park

    Still waiting for this semi-final to really light up. It's been competitive and there's been a few promising moments but no real clear-cut chances yet.

  2. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Haha, the ball hits the referee.

    Rebecca Walsh with a no-look back-heel pass to Erin Cuthbert. Quality content.

  3. Postpublished at 30 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    I love a footy cliché me. I think I'm going to get the ball rolling by saying this game needs a goal.

    This match is essentially a midfield battle at the mo. But one goal will change things, I'm sure.

  4. Postpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Lucy Ward
    Former Leeds striker on BBC Two

    It is always fiercely competitive between these two teams. It hasn't bubbled over yet, there hasn't been much complaining. I'm sure we'll see that across the 90 minutes.

  5. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    These two sides are matching each other up so well.

    Vivianne Miedema hasn't been given an inch, neither has Sam Kerr.

    Nobody comes close. These sides are the nation's definitive top two.

  6. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    First shot on target for Chelsea as Beth England has a pop from range.

    The ball wobbles a little in the air, but it never really troubles Arsenal keeper Manuela Zinsberger.

    Easily gathered.

  7. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    We've got shots of the crowd on BBC Two.

    Young and old alike draped in red and blue. The future of the game is strong.

  8. Postpublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Meadow Park

    That was the best chance of the match. Arsenal need to find a goal while they are on top.

  9. CLOSE!published at 20 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Don't back off Vivianne Miedema! Don't back off Vivianne Miedema!

    The Dutch international picks the ball up just outside the area, and under virtually no pressure, fires a shot narrowly over the bar.

    Good effort.

    Vivianne MiedemaImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Lucy Ward
    Former Leeds striker on BBC Two

    Sam Kerr is brilliant; she's got everything as a striker. The way she peels between the Arsenal defenders; she's a threat.

  11. Postpublished at 18 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    This game is, in a word, TENSE.

    None of that basketball style we saw in Man City's semi-final win over West Ham yesterday.

    This is proper, nervy football.

  12. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Chelsea's Sam Kerr remains a threat every time Chelsea win the ball back.

    Erin Cuthbert tries to fins her with a ball over the top but it's just out of reach. A warning sign for the Gunners.

    Sam KerrImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    "Super, super Fran!"

    The Chelsea supporters are chanting Fran Kirby's name who is missing this match with fatigue.

    We wish her well, English football isn't the same without her.

  14. Postpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Lucy Ward
    Former Leeds striker on BBC Two

    Good press by Arsenal; Chelsea can't get out. They are not connecting any passes up from the back three. It is the high energy of how Arsenal want to play. That was a great chance for Blackstenius.

  15. CLOSE!published at 13 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    HUGE CHANCE.

    Stina Blackstenius is allowed to drive into the Chelsea area. She's on the angle and lifts her head up, trying to find Vivianne Miedema in the middle.

    Her cutback though is easily cut out.

    Make the pass there and it's 1-0 Arsenal.

  16. Postpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Meadow Park

    Arsenal have definitely been on top in the first 10 minutes. They are winning the second balls, playing with more intensity and are a threat in behind with Beth Mead and Stina Blackstenius. Chelsea haven't really settled and are just trying to get a spell of possession.

  17. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Better from Chelsea, they've got on the ball a lot more now and are starting to slow the game down, playing at their own pace.

    Still no major chances of note to tell you about though.

    Bedth Mead and Sophie IngleImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    I've got tickets for England's opener at Old Trafford.

    Counting down the days now, can't wait!

  19. Postpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 17 April 2022

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Meadow Park

    England boss Sarina Wiegman is here which is no huge surprise given the number of players on show from her recent squads. Three months to go until the Euros... Almost squad selection time!

  20. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

    First break for Chelsea but it's halted by the offside flag.

    The Blues have been second-best so far. They seem a little surprised by Arsenal's quick pace and high press.