Nearly a way back into the match for Liverpool as an underhit back-pass causes panic but goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger is alert to the danger, rushes out of her penalty area and just about manages to clear the threat.

It's still a wet, cold and miserable evening at Borehamwood and we're back under way for the second half.

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Coach Corinne Diacre says she has faced a "violent and dishonest" smear campaign designed to unsettle France before this summer's Women's World Cup.

Three players - including decorated captain Wendie Renard - have recently announced they will not play for the national team again.

The World Cup, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, starts on 20 July.

"I'm determined to carry out my mission and, above all, to do France proud at the next World Cup," said Diacre.

France are in Group F alongside Jamaica, Brazil and Panama and start their campaign on 23 July.

Brighton have not had a shot on target so far in this game.

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On International Women’s Day, Chelsea Foundation today announced a new initiative which will offer 5,000 young girls their first experience of football.

The commitment was unveiled at today’s Chelsea Foundation’s Nothing Stops Us event at Kingsmeadow where 400 local school girls participated in fun football activities and workshops at the stadium.

The Nothing Stops Us female-only event took place before this evening’s Women’s Super League fixture between Chelsea and Brighton with the school students receiving free tickets for the match.

The event consisted of football drills and challenges along with educational and health and wellbeing sessions including female empowerment and workshops led by partners, Kingston Mind and Nike who also gifted students sports bras.

The day also saw Chelsea FC staff take time out of their day to volunteer and take part in the event, and culminated in a walking football match between Chelsea and Brighton walking football teams.

The initiative, which will be made available to 5,000 young girls each year, will be delivered by Chelsea Foundation coaches working directly in local primary schools initially in South West London and Surrey.

Claire Rafferty
Ex-England international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Could Chelsea have been a little more clinical? Yes. But they have been energetic, getting to first balls and have been winning their one-on-one battles. I feel a bit for Brighton.

Chelsea with a two-goal lead thanks to a 12th-minute penalty from Guro Reiten and a goal from Jess Carter nine minutes later.

Brighton have offered little, but will be unhappy with the award of the penalty as Sam Kerr was offside when she collected the ball before being fouled by Zoe Morse.

Maren Mjelde crosses to the back post, but can't find a team-mate. Chelsea look under no pressure and it'll be surprising if they don't find more goals. Brighton have been completely outclassed so far.

Arsenal have won all of their last 38 Women's Super League matches when leading at half-time dating back to 13 October, 2019 when they were 1-0 up at against Chelsea, only to lose 2-1.

Claire Rafferty
Ex-England international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

When Brighton do get the ball higher up the pitch, Elisabeth Terland is waiting for teammates to get with her. They need to play the ball quicker because these opportunities aren't going to come as often as they would like tonight.

A very routine first half for the Continental League Cup holders as goals from Stina Blackstenius and Caitlin Foord have put a dominant Arsenal in total control.

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Chelsea think they have got a third inside the opening 34 minutes and Sam Kerr has the ball in the net, but started her run just a bit too early and was offside when she collected a through ball.

Claire Rafferty
Ex-England international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Jelena Cankovic is having fun out there. She saw the goalkeeper off her line. It would have been a beautiful goal but for the crossbar.

Jelena Cankovic is played through by Maren Mjelde and tries a chipped effort, but it bounces off the crossbar.

Into four minutes added time at the end of the first half in tonight's first match. Stina Blackstenius continues to be a handful, shooting low and saved by Rachael Laws.

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Arsenal are pushing for more goals. Liverpool just can't cope with Stina Blackstenius and she heads wide after already having a goal and an assist to her name so far tonight.

Chelsea have scored 20 first-half goals in 14 games, more than any other team in the Women's Super League this season - and they have 20 minutes to add to their total.

Claire Rafferty
Ex-England international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

A bit messy at the near post. Carter managed to get a foot on it. Chelsea have been relentless.