Chelsea remain unbeaten in Women's Champions League after 2-0 win over Roma

Chelsea maintained their unbeaten run in the Women's Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Roma, thanks to goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan. The match saw Chelsea struggle in the first half, leading to the substitution of Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson at half-time. The decision proved effective as Carpenter, who came on as a substitute, scored just six minutes later to give Chelsea the lead.

Despite Chelsea's dominance, they missed several opportunities to extend their lead. Melvine Malard and Sjoeke Nusken, both introduced from the bench, failed to convert key chances. However, Buchanan eventually secured the win with a header from Wieke Kaptein's cross in the dying moments of the game, ensuring Chelsea's strong performance continued.

The victory allowed Chelsea to temporarily rise to the top of the group table, with three more fixtures against Hacken, Paris Saint-Germain, and Leuven remaining in the league phase. The team's solid defensive display was highlighted by Chelsea's manager, Sonia Bompastor, who praised their third consecutive clean sheet.

Bompastor addressed the substitutions of James and Thompson, stating that the team's first-half performance was not up to standard. She emphasised the need for adjustments to enhance the team's effectiveness and expressed confidence in their ability to create scoring opportunities. Carpenter echoed this sentiment, noting the importance of converting chances to secure victories.

via Sky Sports