Arsenal Thrash Aston Villa 4-0 to Reach Women's League Cup Final
BBC Sport Reports on Arsenal's Impressive Performance
London, England, March 24, 2024 - Arsenal continued their impressive form in this season's Women's League Cup as they thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 in the semi-final on Wednesday night.
Stina Blackstenius Stars with a First-Half Hat-Trick
Swedish striker Stina Blackstenius was the star of the show for Arsenal, netting a hat-trick in the first half. The 26-year-old found the back of the net in the 15th, 25th, and 35th minutes to give the Gunners a commanding lead.
Arsenal dominated possession throughout the match and created several chances, with Katie McCabe and Vivianne Miedema also going close. Aston Villa struggled to contain Arsenal's attacking prowess and offered little threat in response.
The hosts rounded off the scoring in the 75th minute when Caitlin Foord's cross found its way to Blackstenius, who tapped in her fourth goal of the night and Arsenal's fourth overall.
The victory sends Arsenal into the Women's League Cup final, where they will face the winner of Chelsea and Manchester United's semi-final match. Aston Villa's season ends with defeat, but they can take pride in a campaign that saw them finish eighth in the Women's Super League.
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