Pete Sixsmith originally said the Sunderland women’s team had lost the FA Cup final against Arsenal by 2-0, so it brought some consolation to check the itv.com website and find that unlike the Lads yesterday, the Lasses were able to pull one back right at the end.
Well done, ladies. There is absolutely no shame in having got so far only to be beaten by as slick an outfit as the Gunners.
Arsenal dominated throughout but let’s congratulate Sunderland on their notable achievement, and Kelly McDougall for snatching a goal with what ITV called the last kick of the game.
Salut! Sunderland readers in the UK can apparently see highlights at this link.