Leeds United Ladies 4 Doncaster Rovers Belles 3: Belles exit FA Cup after seven-goal thriller

Doncaster Rovers Belles were knocked out of the SSE Women's FA Cup despite a battling display at Leeds United.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Dec 2018, 19:21 BST

Updated 2nd Dec 2018, 19:25 BST

Amy Higginbotham scored a 94th minute equaliser for Belles to make it 3-3 and take a thrillingÂ game into extra time.

However, Katie Thompson's 25-yard strike sent the home side '“Â who play in the league below Belles '“Â through to the third round.Â

Zoe Belding had given Doncaster a third minute lead but two goals fromÂ Rebecca Hunt, including a penalty, turned the game on its head.

Belles captain Izzy Whittle headed an equaliser after 35 minutes before Hannah Campbell restored the hosts' lead seconds later.