Chelsea maintained their undefeated streak in the UEFA Women’s Champions League by coming from behind to defeat Celtic 2-1. Celtic took a surprise lead in the 22nd minute with Murphy Agnew scoring their first ever group-stage goal, but Chelsea quickly turned the tide with goals from Maika Hamano and Ashley Lawrence within 10 minutes. Despite Agnes Beever-Jones being sent off late in the game, Chelsea secured maximum points to continue their perfect start to the season.
Chelsea dominated possession throughout the match, enjoying 71.9% of the ball and recording 65 touches in Celtic’s box. Despite facing a scare when Celtic took the lead, Chelsea quickly reasserted their authority on the game and would have had a bigger lead if not for some smart saves from Celtic goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty. The single-goal advantage was enough for Chelsea to maintain their perfect record of nine wins out of nine in all competitions this season.
Although Celtic goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty was on the losing side, she was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance. Daugherty made a total of nine saves during the game, including some impressive stops to deny Chelsea’s attacking players. Despite her efforts, the American goalkeeper couldn’t prevent Chelsea from securing the victory.
Player ratings for Celtic saw Daugherty as the standout performer with a rating of 8. The Chelsea lineup also received positive ratings, with Lawrence and Jean-Francois both earning an 8 for their contributions to the team. The match highlights included Agnew’s goal for Celtic, as well as goals from Hamano and Lawrence for Chelsea. Chelsea’s dominance was further highlighted by a number of chances created throughout the game.
Key stats from the match revealed Chelsea’s impressive record in the Champions League, with the team being unbeaten in their last 15 group-stage fixtures and their last 12 away games. The Blues have won each of their most recent six away games in the Champions League, showcasing their strength and consistency in the competition. Despite facing some challenges in the match against Celtic, Chelsea’s quality ultimately shone through as they secured another important victory in the tournament.
