WSL Soccer has been requested to offer footage of Tuesday’s Ladies’s League Cup quarter-final and semi-final draw due to issues over the method.
The draw happened dwell on WSL Soccer’s TikTok web page and was carried out by social media influencer GK Barry and Portsmouth midfielder Ella Rutherford.
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Questions had been requested after it appeared a ball was pulled out then dropped again within the bag by chance, and was then taken out once more for use as a part of the draw.
The adjudicator current confirmed the ball, which revealed one of many residence sides within the first semi-final fixture, was the identical quantity because the one first pulled out.
WSL Soccer confirms that had it not been the identical quantity pulled out a second time, the draw would have been restarted.
One of many golf equipment concerned within the draw informed BBC Sport it had requested to view the footage. It’s not at present accessible to observe again on social media or WSL Soccer’s official YouTube channel.
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In the meantime, BBC Sport understands WSL Soccer has apologised to Tottenham after a remark made by GK Barry through the draw.
Whereas pulling out a ball with Tottenham’s identify on it, GK Barry requested: “What will we consider Tottenham?” – referring to an anti-Spurs chant generally sung by Arsenal followers.
The remark raised questions concerning the draw’s professionalism, and WSL Soccer is alleged to have made it clear the remark was not acceptable.
The quarter-final matches will probably be performed throughout the weekend of 19-21 December, whereas the semi-finals will probably be performed on 21-22 January.
Full quarter-final draw
Liverpool v Chelsea
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Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United v Manchester Metropolis
Potential semi-final ties
Crystal Palace/Arsenal v Manchester United/Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United/Manchester Metropolis v Liverpool/Chelsea
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