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McCabe and Chelsea Made to Work for Champions League Win
Wieke Kaptein scored in the 11th minute as Chelsea survived several chances and an injury to open their Women’s Champions League campaign with a narrow win.
- Chelsea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Austria Vienna at Plough Lane to open their Champions League campaign, with Wieke Kaptein scoring from 25 yards out after 11 minutes.
- Despite the early goal, Chelsea endured a nervy 90 minutes against the visitors; Sjoeke Nusken missed a clear opportunity from 10 yards while Louise Schoffel nearly equalized for Austria Vienna.
- After 20 minutes, Keira Walsh was forced off injured, creating a potential setback for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's WSL game against Arsenal at home.
- A vocal cluster of visiting Austria Vienna supporters serenaded the home side with "Champions of Austria, you'll never sing that" throughout the match at Plough Lane.
- Elsewhere in the Champions League, defending champions Barcelona defeated Paris 5-2, Lyon thrashed Servette 8-0, and OH Leuven drew 0-0 with Roma.
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At the start of the Women's Champions League, the Viennese women in London would have earned a point.
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The first day of the Women's Champions League ended this evening.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left1Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Center, 40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 20%
C 40%
R 40%
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