FA Cup dream is over for Peterborough United Ladies after controversial ‘goal’

A goal five minutes from time ended Peterborough United’s dream of making it to the first round proper of the Women’s FA Cup for the first time.
By Alan Swann
Published 29th Oct 2019, 17:20 BST
The controversial New Saints (hoops) goal against Posh in the FA Women's Cup. Photo: Gary Reed.The controversial New Saints (hoops) goal against Posh in the FA Women's Cup. Photo: Gary Reed.
The controversial New Saints (hoops) goal against Posh in the FA Women's Cup. Photo: Gary Reed.

Posh went down 3-2 at home to higher-level New Saints after a game display at the Nene Park Training Academy.

Posh started well and went ahead on 12 minutes when Keir Perkins converted a fine pass from Leah Crawford.

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The visitors levelled with a controversial goal just before the break after Posh ‘keeper Kathryn Lusk had exited with a back injury. Posh didn’t believe the ball had crossed the line before substitute ‘keeper Laura Beckett grabbed it.

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Posh Ladies celebrate the opening goal of the game against New Saints scored by Keir Perkins (yellow boots). Photo: Gary Reed.Posh Ladies celebrate the opening goal of the game against New Saints scored by Keir Perkins (yellow boots). Photo: Gary Reed.
Posh Ladies celebrate the opening goal of the game against New Saints scored by Keir Perkins (yellow boots). Photo: Gary Reed.

New Saints went 2-1 up after a spell of heavy pressure with 18 minutes to go, but Posh hit back 10 minutes later through Donna McGuigan, before New Saints had the last word.

Second-placed Posh host Kettering in the East Midlands Premier Division on Sunday (2pm).