Camden Sports - Rachel leads way Gunner Girls up for cup
Published: 29 April, 2010
by STEVE BARNETT
FORMER Hampstead schoolgirl Rachel Yankey will be hoping to help guide Arsenal Ladies to a domestic double for a second successive year.
The star striker will be trying to find the back of the net against rivals Everton on Monday in the final of the Women’s FA Cup, which is being played at the City Ground, home to Nottingham Forest.
The cup holders are also well on their way to retaining the Premier League title after a 2-1 victory against Doncaster Belles on Sunday.
Jennifer Beattie gave Arsenal a 13th-minute lead before Chelsea Weston scored an own-goal.
Precious Hamilton pulled a goal back for Doncaster late on, but it was too little too late.
The victory leaves Arsenal five points ahead of closest rivals Chelsea with three games in hand.
The Gunner Girls have already added to their glittering trophy cabinet this season after beating Millwall Lionesses 6-0 in March in lift the London County Cup.