Kaptein stunner gives Chelsea narrow win over Austria Wien

Wieke Kaptein's spectacular strike from 25 yards sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win for Chelsea in their Women's Champions League opener.

Competition

Women's Champions League

Score

Chelsea 1-0 Austria Wien

Scorer

Wieke Kaptein 12'

Venue

Plough Lane

What happened. Wieke Kaptein scored a stunning goal from 25 yards in the 12th minute to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over Austria Wien in their Women's Champions League opener at Plough Lane. Chelsea were given a stern test and had to cling on for a nervy victory.

Keira Walsh was forced off injured after 20 minutes, a potential blow for Chelsea.
Austria Wien hit the post through Modesta Uka and had other chances.
Chelsea's Sjoeke Nusken missed a free hit from 10 yards.

Chelsea next face Arsenal at home in the WSL on Sunday, with Walsh's injury a concern.

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