Women's Super League round-up: Chelsea thrash Man Utd to leave Eva Olid still looking for first win

Chelsea Dominates Manchester United in WSL Showdown, Olid Still Seeks First Win

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Sky Sports' round-up details the Women's Super League action from Sunday, where Chelsea secured their first victory of the season by thrashing Manchester United 5-0 at Leigh Sports Village. Both teams entered the match seeking redemption after disappointing starts to the campaign, but it was Chelsea who showcased their dominance, leaving new United manager Eva Olid still searching for her inaugural win.

Chelsea established control early, leading 2-0 at halftime thanks to goals from Sjoeke Nusken and the outstanding Keira Walsh, who scored with a powerful strike from the edge of the area. The second half saw further goals from:

  • Lauren James (61)
  • Ellie Carpenter (65)
  • Lucy Bronze with the final kick of the game.

Meanwhile, Birmingham faced a dramatic finish against Brighton, with Kiko Seike scoring in the last moments to secure a 2-2 draw. Birmingham initially led 2-0 with goals from Oceane Hurtre and Lily Crosthwaite, but a late resurgence from Brighton, marked by Olivia Garcia and the last-minute equalizer from Seike, salvaged a point.

In another clash, Charlton endured a tough outing against Everton, losing 1-0 after being reduced to nine players. Following a much-improved performance after their previous 4-0 defeat to Liverpool, Charlton succumbed to a late goal from Leighanne Robe, who inadvertently scored an own goal after Holly McNamara's cross. The match saw Ashleigh Neville receive a red card and Hawa Cissoko receive two yellow cards, culminating in a challenging defeat that leaves Charlton near the bottom of the standings.

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