Mel Reay and Keria Ramshaw react on Twitter as Sunderland Ladies hammer Sheffield FC in FA Cup

Sunderland Ladies advanced to the third round of the FA Cup this afternoon.

Goals from Keira Ramshaw and Holly Manders plus an Eve Blakey hat-trick were more than enough to defeat Sheffield FC

The match, which was played behind-closed dors at the Academy of Light, was over as a contest in the first half as Sunderland raced into a 3-0 lead before the interval.

Speaking on social media, captain Ramshaw said: "Great to get back on the pitch today!

“Fantastic work from all the lasses and staff to get a good result after such a quick turnover coming back!

Massive well done to @evegraceblakey on her first senior hat trick for the club, many more to come #proud #safc #HTL #Focus.”

Reay added: “Couldn’t of asked anymore of the squad today.

"High energy levels and a great all round performance after 3 months away.”

Sunderland will play their third round tie against Burnley on April 11.

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