Concerns have arisen regarding the recent Women’s League Cup draw conducted by WSL Football. The organization has been requested to provide footage of the quarter-final and semi-final draws due to discrepancies noted during the live event.
Details of the Draw Process
The draw, which occurred on Tuesday, was streamed live on WSL Football’s TikTok account. It was hosted by social media influencer GK Barry and Portsmouth midfielder Ella Rutherford. During the event, an incident raised eyebrows when a ball was accidentally dropped back into the draw bag.
Incident During the Draw
After the ball was pulled out, it appeared to be dropped back in before being retrieved again. This ball turned out to be the same one that revealed one of the home teams for the first semi-final match. An adjudicator confirmed that had the ball drawn the second time been different, the entire draw would have been reset.
Requests for Transparency
- One of the clubs involved expressed their desire to review the draw footage.
- The footage is not currently accessible on social media or WSL Football’s official YouTube channel.
Professionalism Concerns
WSL Football has also faced backlash for a comment made by GK Barry. While announcing Tottenham’s name, she posed a rhetorical question referencing a chant typically sung by Arsenal fans: “What do we think of Tottenham?”
This remark raised issues regarding the professionalism of the draw. WSL Football has since apologized to Tottenham, emphasizing that such comments are inappropriate during official events.
Upcoming Matches
The scheduled quarter-final matches are set for the weekend of December 19-21. The semi-finals will follow on January 21-22.
