# Chelsea Women Beat Austria Wien 1-0 in UWCL Opener

> Wieke Kaptein's winner secures Chelsea Women's Women's Champions League start
- Title: Chelsea Women Beat Austria Wien 1-0 in UWCL Opener | Shortify
- Summary: Wieke Kaptein's winner secures Chelsea Women's Women's Champions League start Chelsea Women won 1-0 against Austria Wien Women with a goal from Wieke Kaptein
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/chelsea-women-vs-austria-wien-women/report/578238
- Published: 2026-09-23T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chelsea women, austria wien women, women's champions league, wieke kaptein, keira walsh, plough lane, cherry red records stadium, sports
## Kaptein scores winner
Wieke Kaptein scored a stunning goal in the 12th minute to give Chelsea Women a 1-0 lead against Austria Wien Women.

> Kaptein latches on to a loose ball and unleashes a rasping effort which hits the underside of the bar and goes in!
## Keira Walsh injury
Keira Walsh was forced off injured after 20 minutes, a potential blow for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's WSL game with Arsenal.

> Enforced early substitution for Chelsea as Walsh has to come off with some kind of knock. Potter on to replace her.
## Key moments
The game featured several close calls including a near goal from Louise Schoffel and a shot from Modesta Uka hitting the post.

> Schoffel glides away from a couple of Chelsea players and her shot is only just wide!
## Chelsea's defense
Chelsea Women's defense held firm despite a dangerous moment when goalkeeper Livia Peng fumbled a shot from a short corner routine.

> Livia Peng fumbled a shot from a short corner routine, palming the ball back out into danger from where Virginia Kirchberger hoisted it over the bar.
## Match result
Chelsea Women won 1-0 against Austria Wien Women in their Women's Champions League opener.

> Chelsea beat Austria Wien 1-0 in their Women's Champions League opener
## Next match
Chelsea Women will face Arsenal Women in the WSL on Sunday, with Keira Walsh's injury a concern.

> Keira Walsh was forced off injured after 20 minutes, a potential blow for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's WSL game with Arsenal.
## Key takeaway

Chelsea Women won 1-0 against Austria Wien Women with a goal from Wieke Kaptein