Chelsea Extend Unbeaten Run With 2-0 Win Over Roma

Chelsea extended their unbeaten run in the Women's Champions League. Playing at home in London, they beat Roma 2-0, with goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan.

Chelsea failed to create a goal in the first half. At half-time they took off Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson, and the change paid off quickly. Carpenter, who came on, scored in the sixth minute after coming on to the pitch to put Chelsea ahead.

For the rest of the match Chelsea created clear chances. Melvine Malard and Sjoeke Nusken could not find the net, so Chelsea's control stayed limited to a single goal. Near the end of normal time, though, Buchanan made it 2-0 with a header. The defender rose highest in the box to meet Wieke Kaptein's cross and direct the ball into the net.

With the result, Chelsea remain unbeaten in the league phase. The win also moved them temporarily to the top of the table. They face Hacken, Paris Saint-Germain and Leuven in their remaining three matches.

After the game, Chelsea's head coach said they were happy with the consistency in defence. Highlighting the importance of three clean sheets, the coach said the team created goalscoring chances in attack but must be more confident in front of goal. On the half-time changes, the coach said they were not satisfied with the team's first-half performance and gave the players more freedom.