A Chelsea Women team eager to rebound after losing back to back matches to fellow title contenders. It could have been a recipe for disaster, especially against a Tottenham team who have been fairly competent this season.
While we brought on the early pressure to score, it was the hosts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium who were quicker to finding their foot and threaten an opening goal. It kept Hannah Hampton sharp, with the goalkeeper making a couple of saves to keep us with a fighting chance as we figured out how to get out of our own misgivings on the pitch.
After enduring Tottenham’s barrage of shots, it was time for us to step up. It all eventually clicked on a corner kick where Keira Walsh was free in the area to get the rebound, readjust her step and shoot at goal to get us the 1-0 lead before the half.
It would have been great to not be sitting on the thinnest of margins while heading into the final 45 minutes of play. Alyssa Thompson would quickly sort this out for us by scoring on the rebound after a Sjoeke Nüsken attempt in the box.
Carefree!
It’s pretty much a 4-5-1/4-3-3 with Sjoeke Nüsken, Erin Cuthbert and Keira Walsh in midfield.
Still weird seeing Beth England in a Spurs shirt. Even weirder that she’s their captain!
Hope all is well with captain Millie Bright, who was a late substitution with an apparent injury.
Next up: Liverpool at home in the Women’s Super League.
KTBFFH!