Our defence of the SSE Women’s FA Cup came to a cruel end on Sunday afternoon at Damson Park, with Birmingham winning 1-0.
We enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and carved out a number of opportunities, but were stung with just 17 minutes remaining.
Maris Ewers scored the Blues’ goal, finding the top corner after a cut-back from Ellie Brazil.
Dan Carter went close on a couple of occasions, with Kim Little also denied by the Birmingham defence.
SETTING THE SCENE
Pedro Martinez Losa opted for an unchanged XI, with Sari van Veenendaal continuing in goal behind a back three of Leah Williamson, Fara Williams and Dominique Janssen.