Charles secures Arsenal trip for Gillingham in Women s FA Cup
The striker netted eight minutes from the end of extra-time to send the Gills through to face the Gunners in a dream tie
Nine teams booked their place in the last 32 of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup on Sunday, with Otesha Charles’ extra-time strike giving
Gillingham a dream trip to Arsenal next weekend.
Bailey Keogh equalised for the Gills after hosts
Cheltenham had taken the advantage just after the hour mark, before Charles kept her composure to fire in the winner.
Her 112nd-minute strike set up a tie with the Gunners in the next round for the Gills – sparking massive celebrations in the West Country after their momentous victory confirmed a match-up with the most successful side in Women’s FA Cup history.