2004 FA Women's Cup final

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2004 FA Women's Cup Final
Event2004–05 FA Women's Cup
Date3 May 2004 (2004-05-03)
Venue Loftus Road, London
Player of the Match Julie Fleeting (Arsenal)
Referee Amy Rayner
Attendance12,244
2003
2005

The 2004 FA Women's Cup Final was the 34th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the 11th final to be held under the direct control of the Football Association (FA) and was known as the FA Women's Cup Final in partnership with Nationwide for sponsorship reasons. The final was contested between Arsenal and Charlton Athletic on 3 May 2004. [1] [2]

Match details

Arsenal 3–0 Charlton Athletic
Fleeting Soccerball shade.svg23', 25', 83' Report
Loftus Road, London
Attendance: 12,244
Referee: Amy Rayner
GK1 Flag of England.svg Emma Byrne
DF2 Flag of England.svg Kirsty Pealling
DF3 Flag of England.svg Julie Fleeting Sub off.svg
DF4 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jayne Ludlow
DF5 Flag of England.svg Leanne Champ
MF6 Flag of England.svg Faye White (c)
MF7 Flag of England.svg Anita Asante
MF8 Flag of England.svg Ciara Grant
MF9 Flag of England.svg Lianne Sanderson Sub off.svg
FW10 Flag of England.svg Ellen Maggs Sub off.svg
FW11 Flag of England.svg Clare Wheatley
Substitutes:
MF12 Flag of England.svg Sian Williams
DF13 Flag of England.svg Alex Scott Sub on.svg
MF14 Flag of England.svg Josanne Potter Sub on.svg
DF15 Flag of England.svg Carol Harwood
FW20 Flag of England.svg Justine Lorton Sub on.svg
Manager:
Flag of England.svg Vic Akers
GK1 Flag of England.svg Pauline Cope
DF2 Flag of England.svg Casey Stoney
DF3 Flag of England.svg Jessica Smith Sub off.svg
DF4 Flag of England.svg Fara Williams
DF5 Flag of England.svg Karen Hills
MF6 Flag of England.svg Ann-Marie Heatherson Sub off.svg
MF7 Flag of England.svg Danielle Murphy
MF8 Flag of England.svg Julie Fletcher Sub off.svg
MF9 Flag of England.svg Joanne Broadhurst
FW10 Flag of England.svg Amanda Barr
FW11 Flag of England.svg Carmaine Walker
Substitutes:
MF12 Flag of England.svg Emma Coss Sub on.svg
GK13 Flag of England.svg Tania Law
MF14 Flag of England.svg Alexa Hunn Sub on.svg
FW16 Flag of England.svg Eniola Aluko Sub on.svg
DF17 Flag of England.svg Susan Rea
Manager:
Flag of England.svg Keith Boanas

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