'Let's get Brighton some silverware' - FA Cup goal

A season to remember for Brighton & Hove Albion Women is coming to a dramatic end, one which could see them bring the FA Cup down to the seaside.

Albion took care of Arsenal in the quarter finals, and a last-minute goal against Liverpool in the semis means they face Manchester City in the final at Wembley on Sunday.

There is no doubt Albion go into the match as the underdogs, but they are also one of the few teams to have beaten City in the Women's Super League (WSL).

Nadine Noorden, responsible for the winner against Liverpool, visited Wembley a decade ago as a fan. Now, she returns to play in an FA Cup final.

"I never thought about playing there; it wasn't really realistic, but wow," Noordam said.

"As a kid you dream of that moment. It's a good feeling. We all do this together, and if you're in a final, you want to win."

Between the sticks will be Chiamaka Nnadozie, who has arguably been the best keeper this season in the WSL.

Nnadozie, who last year won the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, said: "It's not just a game; Wembley means everything. It's going to give that World Cup feeling. It's a big name, so it's going to be amazing playing there.

"At the end of the day, it's 11 versus 11, woman to woman. We're just going to do what we know how to do."

Captain Maisie Symonds said the hard work the club has put in is "finally beginning to show to the world".

She added: "It is an incredible group, and part of my relief after the Liverpool game is that we get to experience a day at Wembley together, the opportunity to win a trophy together, because that is exactly what the girls deserve.

"The experience of Wembley is magical. It'll be my first time playing there. It's a dream for all of us. Hopefully, we'll bring some silverware back to Brighton."

Paul Mullen, operations director for Brighton & Hove Albion, agreed.

"The women's team have been growing considerably over the last 10 years," he said.

"To be able to end the season with an FA Cup final appearance at Wembley, the first ever for our women's team, is going to be fantastic.

"Combine that with what the men have achieved, and it is going to be the most successful year in the club's history."

You can watch a special live stream in the build-up to the match, from Wembley Way on Sunday. Head to the BBC Sussex Facebook page and bbc.co.uk/sussex from 13:00 BST.

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