FC Twente, the dominant force in Dutch women’s football, faced a tough challenge in their recent UEFA Women's Champions League match against Chelsea. The game, which took place on October 18, saw Chelsea extend their impressive unbeaten run with a comfortable 3-1 victory over FC Twente.
Chelsea’s dominance was evident from the start, with Aggie Beever-Jones opening the scoring just seven minutes into the game. Her shot was deflected past Twente goalkeeper Olivia Clark, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Maika Hamano added to Chelsea’s lead with a superb long-range goal, and the Blues continued to control the game throughout the first half.
In the second half, Chelsea further extended their lead when substitute Mayra Ramirez was fouled in the penalty area, and Guro Reiten converted the penalty to make it 3-0. Although Nikee van Dijk scored a consolation goal for Twente, Chelsea’s lead was too significant, and they eased to a 3-1 win.
Chelsea’s performance was marked by impressive displays from players like Sandy Baltimore, who was particularly effective on the left wing, and Maika Hamano, whose goal was a highlight of the match. This victory follows Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Real Madrid on matchday one, solidifying their position as strong contenders for the European title.
