Photo credit: Maidenhead United FC--Maidenhead United Women 0, Cambridge United Women 1Maidenhead United Women's run to the quarterfinals of the FA Women's National League Plate competition was brought to an end at York Road on Sunday afternoon as Cambridge United Women scored the game's only goal from the penalty spot. The Magpies were the first senior MUFC side to reach the final eight of a national competition for more than 20 years, but their hopes of further progression were ended by Stojko-Down's 68th minute spot-kick. Cambridge keeper Webb then pulled off an excellent save to keep the U's on level terms in the 25th minute and the first half finished goalless. Cambridge began to get more of a foothold in the game as the second half wore on, with Stojko-Down a threat in behind the Magpies' defence. The last time a Maidenhead side reached the equivalent stage of a national cup competition was in 2004 when John Dreyer's Magpies were defeated by eventual finalists Canvey Island in the FA Trophy.

Source: Express January 29, 2024 12:45 UTC