Tottenham responded early in the second half, with Eveliina Summanen equalising from a free-kick as Chelsea were briefly caught off guard.
The goal shifted momentum, and Spurs grew into the game, applying pressure as they looked to complete a comeback.
Despite that, Chelsea found a decisive moment late on. Defender Veerle Buurman scored a dramatic winner to seal progression, capping off a resilient performance from Sonia Bompastor’s side.
It was a breakthrough moment for the young defender, who netted her first goal for the club at a crucial time.
Late winner sends Chelsea through
The victory ensures Chelsea remain on course to retain the trophy they won last season, keeping alive their hopes of silverware this campaign.
Their reward is a semi-final clash against Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City, setting up one of the standout ties of the competition.
With Chelsea already facing a demanding run of fixtures in recent weeks, the performance against Tottenham highlighted both their quality and their resilience under pressure.
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