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Miedema helps Manchester City secure Women's FA Cup final victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:42 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Miedema helps Manchester City secure Women's FA Cup final victory

Summary

Vivianne Miedema made an emotional return to Manchester City, contributing to their 4-0 victory over Brighton in the Women's FA Cup final on June 1, 2026. Miedema came off the bench to score in the 87th minute, helping the team complete a historic double after winning the Women’s Super League title earlier this season. Miedema had missed several months due to personal circumstances related to her mother's health, who is undergoing chemotherapy. After the match, she shared moments of celebration with her family and expressed joy in both personal and team achievements.

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•Miedema scored in the 87th minute of the cup final.
•Manchester City won their first Women's Super League title in ten years.
•Miedema had been absent since late March due to personal issues.
•She celebrated the victory with her mother following the match.

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6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Miedema makes 'emotional' return for Man City's cup win

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Vivianne Miedema said it was "really emotional" to return to the Manchester City squad as she helped them defeat Brighton 4-0 in the Women's FA Cup final and complete a historic double. In her first appearance since the end of March, the Dutch forward came off the bench to seal the victory in the 87th minute as Andree Jeglertz's side added to their first Women's Super League title in a decade. Miedema had missed their WSL run-in for personal reasons and later revealed in an Instagram post that her mother was "fighting for her life" after experiencing "serious complications" while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
— Yahoo Sports

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