Speaking after the game, Under-16s Head Coach Matheus Vianna Scapin said: “I’m incredibly happy in terms of the result and how the squad worked hard to reach another final.
“Credit to the girls, in terms of their energy, and to Newcastle as well, they were a tough opposition to play against. We know we didn’t perform at our the best today, however our resilience and determination managed to get us to the final.
“Liverpool will be another tough game, we will have to improve many moments from this game where we were a little bit loose technically and positionally as well, so that’s something we need to look at. With that in mind, I’m sure we will be able to put a better performance in the final.
“I’m proud of my players for how they kept going all the way until the end and got the win – and now we have another opportunity to compete for silverware.”
Starting XI: Cassie, Mekah, Evie (Aimee P 62), Daisy, Amie (c), Riley, Clementine (Maddie E 62), Lexi, Ruby L, Aimee J (Zolie 76), Daria (Nolwen 41). Substitutes: Imogen.