Chelsea secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Liverpool in their latest Women’s Super League (WSL) match, maintaining an impressive start to the season under manager Sonia Bompastor. The win showcased Chelsea’s talent and strategic play as they continue to challenge for the WSL title.
The scoring was opened by Mayra Ramírez in the 37th minute, capitalizing on a Liverpool defensive mishap after a shot from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd struck the crossbar. Ramírez took advantage of the loose ball, driving it into the net. Moments later, Chelsea extended their lead when Guro Reiten intercepted a poorly judged pass from Liverpool goalkeeper Rachel Laws, allowing her to slot the ball into an unguarded net. Despite Liverpool’s efforts to put pressure on Chelsea, the West London club held firm and sealed their victory with a last-minute goal from substitute Aggie Beever-Jones.
With this win, Chelsea remains tightly in the race for the title, sitting just one point behind league leaders Manchester City, who have secured 19 points so far. Chelsea’s current form, coupled with a game in hand, sets the stage for an exciting race in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion holds the third position in the standings, despite suffering a heavy defeat to Arsenal.
As the season unfolds, the competition within the WSL is shaping up to be thrilling, with teams vying for top positions and every match proving to be crucial. Chelsea’s performance indicates their strong potential for the remainder of the season and leaves fans optimistic about their title chances.
In other matches on Sunday, Crystal Palace faced bottom club Everton, while West Ham United took on Leicester City, and Manchester United prepared to host Aston Villa.