Sorensen: Chelsea Win 'Just One Step' As Blues Prepare For Cup Semi

Nicoline Sorensen insists Everton’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory over Chelsea at Goodison Park represents “just one big step” as the Dane targets trophy glory in her maiden season with the Club.

Everton travel to WSL rivals Birmingham City on Wednesday (7.15pm kick-off) to contest the semi-final, with the winners facing Manchester City or Arsenal in the Wembley showpiece on Saturday 31 October.

The Blues displayed their attacking quality and “incredible resilience” – in the words of manager Willie Kirk – to see off a Chelsea side who were hunting a 2019/20 domestic treble, having won the WSL title and Continental Cup.

Fine headers either side of half-time from Toffees skipper Lucy Graham and striker Valerie Gauvin saw the Toffees come from behind to triumph against Emma Hayes' team.

Explosive forward Sorensen, who joined Everton from Brondby this summer, explained how performing at Goodison for the first time provided an unforgettable experience.

“It was just so, so special,” she told evertontv.

“It was amazing to be out there in such an incredible stadium. It was super exciting.

“The only thing missing was some fans but hopefully one day we can play in front of full stands here again.

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“I am so happy with the result.

“But winning the cup, that is the goal – that is all we want this season.

“We want to go on to win trophies at this club.

“This is just a big step and hopefully we can go all the way.”


Just 23 years old, Sorensen has already lifted four domestic league titles – two with Brondby and one apiece for Swedish outfits FC Rosengard and Linkopings FC.

The Denmark international, then, is well versed in the elements required to build a winning environment.

Now into her third month as Everton player, Sorensen is convinced she is at a club geared for success.

“I’ve been very impressed with everything about Everton,” she added.

“Everything at the Club is so professional.

“It is a joy to train at USM Finch Farm on such good pitches and go to the gym where they have so much great equipment.

“It is amazing here.

“I just want contribute with my best for the team - to keep us going in the right direction so we can fulfil our ambitions for the season.”

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