Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester Metropolis was greater than sufficient to take care of their high spot within the Barclays Girls’s Tremendous League.
Sonia Bompastor’s aspect stay unbeaten through the 2024/25 marketing campaign and Saturday’s victory at Stamford Bridge was a transparent indicator that they’re robust contenders to win one other title.
Mayra Ramirez and Guro Reiten hit the again of the web, clinching the win and proving why this Blues aspect are world class.
How the sport unfolded
Chelsea dominated a lot of the primary half, leaving a dumbfounded Manchester Metropolis on the again foot.
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd was by far probably the most spectacular participant on the pitch, persevering with the spectacular kind she’s been displaying this season.
It was Millie Shiny with the primary alternative on course, with a header that did not make an impression and was stopped simply by Ayaka Yamashita.
Chelsea’s fluidity proved problematic, as Lucy Bronze and Mille Shiny shot balls excessive of Metropolis’s midfield.
As the primary half progressed, the Cityzens did handle to claw again some possession. The perfect effort got here from Khadjia ‘Bunny’ Shaw who discovered herself up in opposition to Shiny however despatched her shot extensive.
Regardless of ample possibilities, the Blues failed to seek out energy behind their efforts protecting them degree. The house aspect continued their momentum within the second half and definitely injected some spark into what had been a lacklustre duel to date.
Nevertheless, it was Ramirez who gave Chelsea the lead within the seventy fifth minute after breezing previous Metropolis‘s defence and ultimately discovering the again of the web. After that, they had been on the entrance foot.
Simply 4 minutes after, Reiten delicately positioned the second of the night time into the left-hand nook. Metropolis regarded frazzled as the sport continued and had been unable to get the higher of a house aspect, who had been now performing to the crowds at Stamford Bridge.
As the ultimate whistle blew, the consequence was a transparent message that Chelsea have their sights firmly set on their eighth consecutive WSL title.
GK: Hannah Hampton – 6/10 – She did not have lots to do through the 90 minutes however was a protected pair of palms when required.
RB: Lucy Bronze – 6/10 – The England worldwide was far superior when up in opposition to Metropolis’s Mary Fowler, adequately utilizing her energy to close down any possibilities for the opposition.
CB: Natalie Bjorn 6/10 – The centre-back was her standard dependable self, efficiently discovering Reiten, Rytting Kaneryd and Reiten with threatening lengthy balls.
CB: Millie Shiny – 6/10 – The England centre-back stood robust in opposition to Shaw and had an excellent probability at purpose with a header within the opening minutes.
LB: Sandy Baltimore 6/10 – The French worldwide wasn’t within the recreation as a lot as she normally is, however when in possession regarded threatening and put up an excellent bodily combat in opposition to Fujino.
CM: Sjoeke Nusken – 7/10 – Sustaining a 77% go fee accuracy, the midfielder labored wonders in midfield with Cuthbert.
CM: Erin Cuthbert – 7/10 – She made herself an actual downside in opposition to the Cityzens, linking up fantastically with Rytting Kaneryd.
RW: Johanna Rytting Kaneryd – 8/10 – Had plenty of the possibilities within the palm of her hand however did not ship. She was dominant and by far the most effective gamers on the pitch.
AM: Maika Hamano – 8/10 – Alongside Rytting Kaneryd, she was certainly one of Chelsea’s standout gamers. Not solely did she dominate possession, she was in a position to make use of her expertise to go away Metropolis’s midfield guessing.
LW: Guro Reiten – 7/10 – After mixing into the background for a lot of the recreation, she got here out the blocks to present Chelsea their second.
ST: Mayra Ramirez – 8/10 – Though she struggled to get the higher of Alex Greenwood within the first half, the striker went on to present Chelsea the lead with an outstanding strike.
Substitutes
SUB: Ashley Lawrence (83′ for Reiten) – 7/10 – She received one floor duel and maintained a 100% go fee accuracy.
SUB: Aggie Beever-Jones (90′ for Ramirez) – N/A
Unused subs: Zecira Musovic, Catarina Macario, Eve Perisset, Wieke Kaptein, Maelys Mpome, Oriane Jean-Francois, Alejandra Bernabe.
Supervisor
Sonia Bompastor – 8/10 – Chelsea’s win marks Bompastor’s eighth consecutive win since changing into head coach. Though they did not dazzle within the first half, they placed on a present within the second proving why they’re the most effective golf equipment on the planet.
