Manchester United stopped Chelsea’s flawless Women’s Super League start with a hard-fought draw in terrible conditions.
Anna Sandberg volleyed brilliantly to cancel out Wieke Kaptein’s opener.
Chelsea dropped league points for the first time since March under Sonia Bompastor’s leadership.
Skinner’s Side Rise To The Challenge
United pressed early and responded quickly after conceding in the ninth minute.
Sandberg smashed her first goal past Hannah Hampton after Ella Toone’s clever assist.
Jess Park impressed Sarina Wiegman with driving runs, while Elisabeth Terland tested Chelsea’s defense relentlessly.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce made key saves as United defended bravely in the closing stages.
Chelsea Struggle To Find Their Rhythm
Chelsea enjoyed more shots but failed to match United’s attacking intensity.
Sam Kerr’s late cameo could not secure victory, though her recovery continues.
Kaptein’s neat strike after Catarina Macario’s backheel was Chelsea’s brightest moment.
Bompastor collected her 100th league-game milestone but avoided her first domestic defeat narrowly.
