Chelsea Women secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham United Women in their latest Women’s Super League fixture, continuing their strong start to the season. The win saw Melvine Malard find the net, contributing to a dominant performance from the Blues.
Chelsea Secure Three Points
The match concluded with a clear 3-0 scoreline in favour of Chelsea, as reported by the BBC. Chelsea’s manager, Sonia Bompastor, expressed her satisfaction with the result, stating, “I’m really pleased with the result. We said before the game that we wanted to finish the block strong. It was a really condensed block and the best teams just find a way to win.”
Bompastor highlighted Melvine Malard’s crucial role, noting, “Melvine Malard scored a great goal, she was clinical with the finishing.” Despite facing a West Ham side that often employed a “back five and a low block,” Chelsea remained patient, eventually breaking through to secure the win. Bompastor acknowledged, “We probably did not create as much as we wanted in the first half but never easy to play a back five and a low block so we needed to be patient for them to open more spaces.”
Team Line-up and Key Returns
Chelsea’s starting lineup for the match against West Ham saw two changes made by Sonia Bompastor, according to the official Chelsea site. Hannah Hampton started in goal for the Blues, having been deemed fit after receiving medical treatment in a previous game. Sandy Baltimore made a return to the starting XI, and Maika Hamano earned her first start of the campaign.
In further positive news for Chelsea, newly-named captain Erin Cuthbert was included in the squad for the first time this season, following her recovery from injury. Melvine Malard continued to lead the attacking line for the team.
FAQ
- What was the final score between West Ham Women and Chelsea Women?
Chelsea Women defeated West Ham United Women by a score of 3-0. - Who scored for Chelsea in the match?
Melvine Malard scored a goal for Chelsea, with manager Sonia Bompastor describing her finishing as clinical. - What did Chelsea’s manager say about the performance?
Sonia Bompastor was “really pleased with the result” and the team’s “strong character,” noting they had to be patient against West Ham’s defensive setup. - Were there any significant changes to Chelsea’s starting lineup?
Yes, Hannah Hampton started in goal, Sandy Baltimore returned to the starting XI, and Maika Hamano made her first start of the season. Erin Cuthbert also returned to the squad for the first time this season.