From the Guardian · · 1m 30s
Hampton’s heroics preserve WCL point for Chelsea
Chelsea hold point against Lyonnes after Hampton’s late save.
In brief
Chelsea hold point against Lyonnes after Hampton’s late save. Chelsea secured a 0-0 draw against OL Lyonnes in Champions League as Hannah Hampton denied Ada Hegerberg late in the match. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Chelsea claim point in WCL
Chelsea secured a valuable point in the Champions League on head coach Sonia Bompastor’s return to face her former team OL Lyonnes.
Late action in draw
The goalless draw concluded with a flurry of late action where both teams missed chances to steal the points.
Chelsea midfield strong
Chelsea’s double pivot of Keira Walsh and Lexi Potter flourished in midfield, three days after they impressed against Arsenal.
Bompastor praises team
Bompastor said: 'I’m really proud of my team, being able to not concede here. We are happy also with the ball, the way we performed, we were able to exploit different spaces. The only thing that was missing was the goal.'
“I’m really proud of my team, being able to not concede here. We are happy also with the ball, the way we performed, we were able to exploit different spaces. The only thing that was missing was the goal.”
Hampton saves early
Hannah Hampton made a sharp save from Salma Paralluelo on 20 minutes and saw Melchie Dumornay’s effort miss the post.
Potter’s England call-up
Potter, buoyed by her first senior England call-up, gave as good as she got in the physical battle in midfield.
Late controversy
Chelsea were awarded a penalty for a foul by Damaris Egurrola on Lauren James, but the decision was overturned after video review.
Hampton denies Hegerberg
Hannah Hampton saved superbly from Ada Hegerberg late in the match as Chelsea secured a point.
The key point
Chelsea secured a 0-0 draw against OL Lyonnes in Champions League as Hannah Hampton denied Ada Hegerberg late in the match.
