Erin Cuthbert’s gut-busting drive to win the ball, nutmeg a defender and provide the no-look assist for Guro Reiten was the moment of magic Chelsea needed to take a slim but critical lead in their battle with the holders, Lyon, for a place in the Champions League semi-finals.
It was not the prettiest of performances from either side, which was reflective of the less-than-electric but efficient seasons the WSL and Ligue 1 leaders are having, but Cuthbert’s goal typified all aspects of her game.
Written by Suzanne Wrack at the Groupama Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/22/lyon-chelsea-womens-champions-league-quarter-final-first-leg-match-report under the title “Guro Reiten gives Chelsea quarter-final advantage over Lyon after first leg”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
