Chelsea continued their winning streak in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Group Stage with a comfortable 3-1 victory over FC Twente. Aggie Beever-Jones and Maika Hamano scored early goals to give Chelsea a two-goal lead, with Guro Reiten scoring a penalty to seal the win. Despite a consolation goal from Twente’s Nikee van Dijk, Chelsea secured their second win of the campaign in Group B.
Manager Sonia Bompastor was able to showcase the depth of her squad in this match, making several changes to the lineup and giving new players the chance to shine. The summer transfer activity has bolstered Chelsea’s attacking options with Sandy Baltimore and Hamano adding technical quality, while Maelys Mpome showed promise in defense. This strength in depth bodes well for Chelsea as they navigate a busy schedule.
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd was a standout performer for Chelsea, despite not being initially slated to start the match. The Swedish winger made a significant impact on the game, contributing to Chelsea’s early lead with her directness and quality on the ball. Rytting Kaneryd’s performance earned her the Player of the Match award, showcasing her importance to Chelsea’s attacking threat.
In terms of player ratings, Twente’s van Dijk earned high praise for her goal-scoring efforts, while Chelsea’s Beever-Jones and Kaneryd impressed with their contributions. The match highlights included Beever-Jones’ deflected opener, Hamano’s long-range strike, Reiten’s penalty, and van Dijk’s well-taken goal for Twente. Chelsea’s early goals and Reiten’s milestone penalty helped secure the win for the English side.
Key stats from the match include Reiten extending her lead as Chelsea’s top scorer, with her spot-kick marking her 50th goal for the club. Chelsea’s trend of scoring early in matches continued, with goals coming within the first seven minutes in their last three fixtures. Additionally, TNT Sports will be showcasing over 500 matches from the UEFA tournaments in the 2024/25 season, with a streaming home on discovery+ in the UK for fans to enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport, and entertainment content.
