Six-minute spell completes Double for Arsenal Ladies as Leeds are floored

13 April 2012

A devastating six-minute spell handed Arsenal a hat-trick of league and cup doubles as they crushed Leeds 4-1 in the FA Women's Cup final at the City Ground.

Second-half goals from Kelly Smith (54), Jayne Ludlow (58) and Lianne Sanderson (60) broke United's resistance, led by a heroic display from goalkeeper Carly Telford.

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Two to tango: Lianne Sanderson and Ciara Grant celebrate for Arsenal

Stop me if you can: Karen Carney (right) tries to get the better of Leeds' Alex Culvin

Jessica Clarke quickly (68) pulled one back, but Smith (83) ensured there would be no repeat of the Gunners' shock FA Women's Premier League Cup defeat to Everton.

Arsenal Ladies: Byrne, Scott, White, Asante, Phillip, Ludlow, Grant (Tracey 74), Carney, Smith, Yankey (Davison 74), Sanderson (Fleeting 74).

Subs not used: Spencer, Flaherty.

Goals: Smith 54, Ludlow 59, Sanderson 60, Smith 83.

Leeds Ladies: Telford, Houghten, Bradley, Wright (Bonner 86), Culvin (Thackray 80), Walton, Moore (Sutcliffe 60), Holtham, Clarke, Barr, Smith.

Subs not used: Higgins, Hutton.

Booked: Culvin.

Goals: Clarke 69.

Referee: Sasa Ihringova (England).

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