Arsenal Ladies trounced the ladies from Leeds United in their FA Cup clash at Meadow Park.

The lady Gunners expected a hard game, and they got one. The windy, rainy weather didn't help, but Arsenal outplayed Leeds in the first 25 minutes and had quite a few chances to go in front.

The deadlock was broken in the 38th minute when Kirsty Pealling rifled in a 20-yard shot after a lay-back from Banks found her unmarked.

Banks then added the second just before half time when Spacey's free kick fell to her inside the box, and her low shot found its way through the crowd and past the Leeds' keeper.

The second half began with Leeds upping the tempo and trying to force their way back into the game, but Arsenal's defence was solid on the day and Leeds rarely had any good opportunities.

Arsenal's third goal sealed the win in the 80th minute. Spacey rounded two defenders and the Leeds keeper, but her shot got stuck in the goalmouth mud. Fortunately for Arsenal, Ludlow was nearby and had the easiest of tap ins.

ARSENAL LADIES: Byrne, Pealling, White (Stoney), Williams, Champ, MacDonald (Fletcher), N Grant, Ludlow, C Grant, Spacey, Banks (Maggs).

Arsenal Ladies 3

Leeds Untd Ladies 0

FA Cup Round Five