UEFA Girls’s Champions League Wednesday, November 13, 2024Celtic Park
CELTIC…1
(Agnew 22)
CHELSEA…2
(Hemano 28, Lawrence 32)
Celtic FC Girls suffered a slim defeat to the fingers of Chelsea on Wednesday bught, on what was a proud evening at Paradise.
Making extra historical past at Celtic Park, the Ghirls have been unlucky to lose out towards the WSL Champions, who took residence three factors on their travels to Glasgow.
Regardless of Murphy Agnew’s opener, a quick-fire first-half double inflicted defeat upon Elena Sadiku’s aspect, who can take loads from their efficiency.
Heading into matchday three of the UEFA Girls’s Champions League, it was one other vastly thrilling evening with the Ghirls taking over final season’s semi-finalists.
With performances and confidence persevering with to develop within the competitors, the Hoops appeared to make their mark on proceedings.
Regardless of the guests dominating massive spells of possession, the Hoops intent was clear, forcing some early errors from the Chelsea backline.
And finally, it was Celtic who would take an early lead by means of Agnew, scoring the opener on 22 minutes.
Following an outstanding cross across the nook from Amy Gallacher, the American ahead remained calm to fit the ball residence.
Not solely did it hand the Celts the benefit within the first half, however it additionally marked a primary ever group stage aim within the competitors for the Ghirls.
The Hoops rapidly appeared to construct on that and catch Chelsea slacking. Nevertheless, that lead sadly didn’t final lengthy.
The guests rapidly levelled up the scoring simply six minutes later, with a cutback being slammed residence by Maika Hemano inside the world.
The turnaround was rapidly full too as Ashley Lawerence produced an identical end handy Chelsea a 2-1 lead.
It may have been simple for Celtic to let their heads drop. Nevertheless, that definitely wasn’t the case, with Sadiku’s aspect persevering with to combat effectively into the second half.
After all, with the standard on show for this Chelsea aspect, which included three half-time modifications, the Celtic defence had busy durations through the half.
Kelsey Daugherty was additionally pressured right into a handful of sensible stops, denying a 3rd for the away aspect.
Because the half grew older, the arrogance appeared to proceed to develop for Celtic. All that was lacking, was the ultimate ball or contact within the ultimate third of the Chelsea half.
The Ghirls have been virtually handed a lifeline in stoppage time of the second 45 minutes after Aggie Beever-Jones was given her marching orders for a late problem on substitute, Colette Cavanagh.
However the Hoops didn’t have sufficient time to create additional alternatives, with Chelsea taking residence the win.
Though it led to defeat, it was definitely one other proud night at Paradise, with Celtic producing an outstanding efficiency towards among the finest membership sides on this planet at this second in time.
The busy motion continues this week as Sadiku and her squad gear up for one more big outing as they tackle Rangers within the Glasgow derby this Sunday at New Douglas Park.
CELTIC: Daugherty, Lawton, Clark, Bruna (Hayes 60), Barclais, Smith, Ashworth-Clifford. (McAneny 90+1), Ross (Cavanagh 70, McGregor, Gallacher (Noonan 70), Agnew (Cross 70)
Subs: Logan, Rodgers, Richardson, S Carstens, M Carstens, Luana.
Fixtures
Celtic Girls Vs. Chelsea Girls – Wed, Nov thirteenth 2024, 20:00 Closing rating: 1 – 2