Cloe Lacasse has now scored 4 objectives for Arsenal because signingupwith from Benfica last summerCloe Lacasse scored twotimes as holders Arsenal moved into the semi-finals of the Women’s League Cup with triumph over London City Lionesses. Lacasse rerouted Stina Blackstenius’ header to put them ahead, before Kim Little scored an injury-time charge as the Gunners took control at half-time. Lacasse then swept home her 2nd after a miscued Beth Mead shot, before replacement Alessia Russo headed in. Arsenal will face Aston Villa in the last 4 on Wednesday, 6 March. Manchester City host Chelsea the following day in the other last-four tie, with the last at Molineux on 31 March. Arsenal’s conference with the Lionesses was initially due to take location on 7 February, however a saturated pitch indicated the videogame was delayed simply 4 hours before kick-off. Later that night, London City likewise parted business with head coach Carolina Morace and her assistant Nicola Williams, leaving goalkeeper coach Darren Smith in charge. The Gunners, who were looking to bounce back from their FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester City on Sunday, were annoyed by a persistent home defence for big durations of the veryfirst half, with Caitlin Foord twotimes going close. Lacasse’s 39th-minute opener was alittle fortuitous in the method it landed straight on the Canadian forward’s head and deflected off a protector on the method in, however it was what the visitors beenworthyof. Little’s charge was as medical as typical and came after Blackstenius was fouled by goalkeeper Grace Moloney, following a bad lost pass from
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