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Tractor Girls Thrash Huddersfield to Reach FA Cup Fifth Round for First Time Sunday, 26th Jan 2020 15:51 by Ali Rampling Ipswich Town Women’s fairytale FA Cup journey continued as they beat Huddersfield Town of the division above 4-1 away to reach the fifth round for the first time in the club s history. A first-half hat-trick from 16-year-old striker Maddie Biggs and a Natasha Thomas strike proved decisive as the Tractor Girls produced an electrifying display in the opening 45 minutes. The hosts pulled one back early in the second half through top scorer Lucy Sowerby, but Town saw the game out to record their third FA Cup giant killing of the season, making them the first side from the fourth tier to reach the last 16 in the history of the women’s competition. ....
Vitality #WomensFACup: Huddersfield Town edge into 3rd Round Vitality #WomensFACup: Huddersfield Town edge into 3rd Round Photo: @HTAFCWomen Huddersfield Town were taken to extra-time before coming through 3-2 at Liverpool Feds in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup 2nd Round. The only tie in the competition to go ahead on 3 January saw the FA WNL leaders taken all the way by their lowed division hosts. Jodie Mortimer forced a one-on-one save from Huddersfield keeper Lauren Joyce early on but for the Terriers Kate Mallin hit the post from a free-kick and Laura Elford struck the crossbar. 30’ | LIV 0-0 HUD | Serena Fletcher is clattered in Liverpool’s danger area. Mallin tries the effort from range and hits the post. So close! The best chance so far! ....