Leeds United 1-1 Brighouse Town (2-4 penalties) RECAP: Whites lose County Cup final on penalties
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Leeds United will play their first final in six years as they battle Brighouse Town for the County Cup on Thursday evening.
The Whites fell on the wrong side of a 6-0 result in their last County Cup final against Bradford City in April 2016.
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Hide AdThis season, having thoroughly beaten Bradford Park Avenue and Harrogate Town, United came up against City in the semi-finals and knocked the Bantams out of the competition.
On Thursday, Leeds face sterner opposition in the form of Brighouse Town, who are competing their first season in the Northern Premier Division, the tier above the Whites, having successfully applied for upward movement last year after the pandemic prevented large parts of the women's pyramid from completing their seasons on the pitch.
With United's chance to claim the Division One North title having slipped away, this evening's final presents a great chance for Dan O'Hearne's side to get their hands on some silverware.
Our live blog will bring you updates live from the West Riding FA headquarters.
Leeds United Women v Brighouse Town LIVE
Key Events
- 7.30pm kick off at the West Riding FA Headquarters in Woodlesford
- the winner lifts the County Cup
GOAL LEEDS
90 + Katie Ramsden is brought down in the box. Ref points to the spot and Kathryn Smith converts. Game on!
SO CLOSE
90+ - Brown plays a long ball through and Bartup gives chase, she shoots, the ball rattles the net - but it’s the wrong side of the post!
PENALTY SHOUT
90+ - Brighouse call for a penalty as Hannon brings down Whitham in the box. Ref says no. 1-0 with just moments left to play.
SHOT Brighouse
88 - Drew Greene dribbles down the right and plays it to substitute Cass on the penalty spot. Her shot is well high of the bar.
Losing pace
85 - The Leeds threat has faded slightly with Brighouse settling the game down, taking the ball into the corner. Five minutes plus stoppage time for the Whites to find that all important equaliser.
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