Chelsea Earn Dramatic Draw Against Manchester City in WSL Semi-Final
Reiten's Late Equalizer Secures Point for Blues
Chelsea Women salvaged a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Women's Super League (WSL) on Sunday. The match, played at the Joie Stadium, saw the Blues come from behind to earn a vital result in their quest for silverware.
Manchester City took the lead in the 42nd minute through Alex Greenwood, who fired a stunning shot into the top corner. Chelsea pressed for an equalizer but were unable to break through a resolute City defense.
Thrilling Finish
As the match entered stoppage time, it seemed that Manchester City would emerge victorious. However, in the 96th minute, Norwegian forward Guro Reiten produced a moment of magic. She curled a delightful free-kick into the bottom corner, earning Chelsea a dramatic equalizer.
The draw means that the second leg of the semi-final at Stamford Bridge on June 5th will be crucial in determining which team reaches the final. Chelsea will be buoyed by their late comeback, while Manchester City will be determined to overturn the deficit and advance to Wembley.
The match drew a crowd of 10K visitors, highlighting the growing popularity of women's football in England. Both teams will be looking to build on their performances in the second leg and secure a place in the WSL final.
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