Alyssa Thompson Shines as Chelsea Women Dominate Paris FC 4-0 in Champions League Match

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Alyssa Thompson Shines as Chelsea Women Dominate Paris FC 4-0 in Champions League Match

In a thrilling Champions League match, Chelsea Women showcased their dominance by defeating Paris FC 4-0 at Stamford Bridge. The victory marked Chelsea’s first win in this season’s tournament, following a disappointing draw in their opener against FC Twente.

Alyssa Thompson Shines in Chelsea’s 4-0 Victory

Club-record signing Alyssa Thompson played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s performance. Signed from Angel City in the NWSL for approximately £1 million on Deadline Day, the 20-year-old USA international demonstrated her impact on the field. Thompson set up Chelsea’s second goal with a brilliant cross for Johanna Rytting Kaneryd’s header, before scoring her first Champions League goal shortly after halftime.

Match Highlights

Sandy Baltimore opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 30 minutes.
Thompson assisted Rytting Kaneryd to double the lead six minutes before halftime.
Thompson scored Chelsea’s third 90 seconds into the second half, tapping in from a Keira Walsh cross.
Erin Cuthbert added the fourth goal following a mix-up in the Paris FC defense.

Initially, there was confusion over who scored the fourth goal. While substitute Sam Kerr was awarded the goal, replays showed Erin Cuthbert had eventually put the ball in after Kerr’s effort was cleared off the line.

Coaches’ Insights

Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor praised Thompson’s performance, highlighting her speed, creativity, and attacking prowess. “She takes risks and is difficult to defend against,” Bompastor stated, expressing confidence that Thompson would continue to improve. “We haven’t seen her best yet, but we will soon.”

Millie Bright, Chelsea’s captain, emphasized the importance of the win. “In the Champions League, you need to hit the ground running. We were not happy with our first game. But tonight, we definitely got our mojo back,” she said.

Paris FC’s Response

After the match, Paris FC’s Daphne Corboz acknowledged Chelsea’s strength. “We faced a really good team,” she remarked. “It was hard working defensively and we need to improve our availability on the ball.”

This impressive victory propels Chelsea Women to fourth place in the Champions League standings, reaffirming their ambitions in the competition.