Chelsea maintain their five-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League table with a 4-2 victory over Brighton at Kingsmeadow.
Chelsea maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League with victory over Brighton at Kingsmeadow.
but were threatened with dropping points for the first time this season when Kiko Seike netted Brighton's second in the final 20 minutes, only to clinch victory in stoppage time via a Nusken header. Expansive passing out from defence became a theme for both sides, with varying levels of success. Having been able to do so successfully early on, build-up play proved to be Brighton's downfall.
Brighton pulled a goal back through Cankovic, who converted into an empty net after being teed up by Parris as a result of further high pressing. Seike should have levelled late on when put through on goal by Agyemang, but could not find a way past the England goalkeeper. Attempt missed. Sjoeke Nüsken right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Niamh Charles.Nikita Parris wins a free kick in the defensive half.Goal! Chelsea Women 4, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2. Sjoeke Nüsken header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Catarina Macário with a cross following a corner.Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Marisa Olislagers.
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