With a 6-0 thrashing of Wolverhampton in the fifth round at New Bucks Head, Manchester United proved their FA Cup credentials. As they continued their march towards another possible final, the Red Devils were clinical in their performance, dispatching their third-tier opponents with ease. Elisabeth Terland put United ahead in the 26th minute.
United took the lead when Terland calmly converted a beautifully placed pass from Marie-Antoinette Katoto past Wolves' goalkeeper Bec Thomas. Leah Galton made it 2-0 ten minutes later with a clinical finish at the near post following a pinpoint pass, denying Thomas any chance to equalize. Thomas kept her team in the game with a series of crucial saves, and Wolves showed grit despite the pressure.
Aoife Mannion added a third in the 52nd minute, rising unmarked to head in a corner, as United's dominance persisted. Ella Toone showed off her great form two minutes later as she curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner to make it 4-0. With her sixth goal in five games, Toone has solidified her role as a crucial performer for United.
A remarkable debut was made by 17-year-old Mared Griffiths in the last stages. Griffiths scored twice in the final minutes after coming on as a replacement. In the 88th minute, she scored her first goal after Thomas of the Wolves made a mistake and the net was vacant. In the last minute of regulation time, Griffiths scored the game-winning goal with a stunning volley.
Wolves will have their sights set on promoting from the National League North despite the crushing defeat, while United will go on to the quarterfinals to try to extend their winning streak in the FA Cup. Ella Toone's clinical performance earned her the title of Player of the Match. Her impressive display included a spectacular goal and a constant, dominant presence in the middle of the field. United's dominating performance was largely due to Toone's steadiness and consistency.