"Sam Kerr marked her long-awaited return to the scoresheet for Chelsea, netting her first goal in almost two years as the reigning Women's Super League champions defeated the London City Lionesses 2-0 on Saturday. The Matildas captain, who has battled injury setbacks over the past year, came off the bench in the second half to a huge ovation from the home crowd before delivering a trademark finish in the 94th minute."
"As Chelsea, it's always difficult when you have to play a game after the international break. You don't have time to prepare for the game in terms of tactical aspects and physical aspects, so there is not a lot you can do. The only thing is you can try to come into the game with fresh legs, and I think maybe the difference today between London City and us was the energy."
Chelsea beat London City Lionesses 2-0 as Sam Kerr ended a nearly two-year scoring drought with a 94th-minute goal after coming off the bench. Ellie Carpenter opened the scoring inside six minutes with her first goal for Chelsea since joining from Lyon. Both teams managed only three shots on target, with Chelsea's efficiency proving decisive. The win extended Chelsea's unbeaten run and kept them top of the WSL, one point ahead of Manchester City. Manager Sonia Bompastor cited limited preparation after the international break and credited Chelsea's greater energy and mental effort for the result.
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