Post-match reaction: Chelsea Women 2-0 Birmingham City Women

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Post-match reaction: Chelsea Women 2-0 Birmingham City Women

Hear from Amy Merricks and Rebecca McKenna after Blues' 2-0 defeat to Chelsea Women at Stamford Bridge

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Post-match reaction: Chelsea Women 2-0 Birmingham City Women

Birmingham City fell to a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

Lexi Potter opened the scoring after seven minutes, converting the rebound after Sophie Baggaley had denied Alyssa Thompson’s initial effort.

Blues grew into the contest and went close to an equaliser in the second half, with Asato Miyagawa’s effort rolling narrowly wide after she was found by Océane Hurtré.

Chelsea doubled their advantage moments later through Melvine Malard, whose 71st-minute strike secured all three points for the hosts.

Rebecca McKenna marked a milestone afternoon at Stamford Bridge, making her 50th appearance for Blues.

Watch the post-match reaction from Amy Merricks and Rebecca McKenna on Blues+ below.

Birmingham City fell to a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

Lexi Potter opened the scoring after seven minutes, converting the rebound after Sophie Baggaley had denied Alyssa Thompson’s initial effort.

Blues grew into the contest and went close to an equaliser in the second half, with Asato Miyagawa’s effort rolling narrowly wide after she was found by Océane Hurtré.

Chelsea doubled their advantage moments later through Melvine Malard, whose 71st-minute strike secured all three points for the hosts.

Rebecca McKenna marked a milestone afternoon at Stamford Bridge, making her 50th appearance for Blues.

Watch the post-match reaction from Amy Merricks and Rebecca McKenna on Blues+ below.

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