Women's Chelsea Players Evaluation vs Man City: Aggie Beever-Jones Scores First Goal of the Season! England player makes debut score in season opener, while new arrival Ellie Carpenter shines in impressive victory at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea FC Women Start the Season with a Thrilling Victory
Chelsea FC Women kicked off the new Women's Super League season with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City Women at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, who are aiming for their seventh consecutive title, showcased their dominance in the opening match of the campaign.
In a hard-fought contest, Wieke Kaptein put in a stellar performance in midfield. Kaptein won numerous duels, kept the ball well, and even created a great run and cross for Chelsea's second goal. Maika Hamano also shone, scoring a goal in each half to give the Blues a comfortable lead.
The first goal of the match came from Aggie Beever-Jones, who broke the deadlock with a well-taken finish following a cross from Ellie Carpenter. Manchester City pulled one back late in the game, but Chelsea held on to claim all three points.
Sonia Bompastor, who took charge of Chelsea FC Women in the 2023/24 season, had several key players unavailable due to knocks. However, her decision to start Beever-Jones over Catarina Macario proved to be a masterstroke, as the England international scored the crucial opening goal.
New signings Livia Peng, Becky Spencer, Ellie Carpenter, Mara Alber, and Sam Kerr were all on the bench at the start of the season, with Kerr coming on as a substitute after recovering from injury. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Niamh Charles, Hannah Hampton, Millie Bright, and Nathalie Bjorn were also in the starting lineup for the opening match.
Despite the absence of several key players, Chelsea FC Women looked strong throughout the game. Keira Walsh and Erin Cuthbert were impressive in midfield, while Oriane Jean-Francois did some good defensive work to ensure the Blues held on for the win.
With their opening victory, Chelsea FC Women have once again shown why they are the team to beat in the Women's Super League. The Blues will be hoping to continue their winning streak and defend their title for a seventh consecutive season.
