GREAT SAVE!published at 82 mins
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
Musovic denies Naz inside the area. The Spurs substitute took the ball down really well and perhaps should have driven it past the Chelsea keeper.
Nevertheless, excellent awareness and reflexes.
Summary
Reigning champions Chelsea win season opener against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge
Blues debutant Fishel headed in and James added second; Thomas pulled goal back after Musovic save
Arsenal suffer shock defeat against Liverpool in front of record WSL crowd
Wins for title challengers Man Utd and Man City
Brighton hold on to beat Everton and Leicester see off newly-promoted Bristol City
GREAT SAVE!published at 82 mins
Postpublished at 80 mins
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
Thomas collects the ball on the corner of the area and swivels, taking the shot quickly.
Just wide.
'Opportunity for Spurs to grab a result'published at 19:12 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
Helen Ward
Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThis is an opportunity here for Tottenham to get a result. The goal has given them a bit of belief, that they can maybe push for more.
Their first half performance warranted a goal at the very least, but if they keep going forward and attacking with intent maybe they can get an equaliser.
Image source, Getty ImagesSUBSTITUTIONpublished at 77 mins
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
Chelsea made two changes as that goal happened.
Jessie Fleming and Ashley Lawrence replaced Guro Reiten and Lauren James.
'Thomas ready and waiting to poke home'published at 19:10 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
Helen Ward
Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraMusovic dealt with the strike from the edge of the box in the first instance but she couldn't keep a hold of it.
The ball went a bit loose and Martha Thomas was ready and waiting in the box to challenge and poke the ball home.
She has deserved that goal for the work she has put into the game today, and she will be happy to end the day with a goal under her belt.
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GOAL - Chelsea 2-1 Tottenhampublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Martha Thomas (76 mins)
Game on.
Martha Thomas has been a threat all night and she is alive to pounce as Musovic spills Clinton's shot.
Image source, ReutersSUBSTITUTIONpublished at 72 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Celin Bizet is replaced by Rosella Ayane for Spurs.
We're in the final 20 minutes.
'Chelsea taking their time'published at 19:03 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Helen Ward
Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraChelsea have slightly stepped off the gas in the last few minutes, a couple of injury stoppages has just added to that.
They are still dominating things though, taking the time to have possession and assess their options.
Image source, ReutersCLOSE!published at 68 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Martha Thomas has got to hit the target there!
She pulls off the back of the Chelsea defence to meet Naz's cross but she can't control the strike.
What a chance for 2-1.
Postpublished at 67 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
The second goal for Chelsea has knocked the stuffing out of Spurs, This game has lost it's tempo.
Image source, Getty ImagesSUBSTITUTIONpublished at 60 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Olga Ahtinen and Drew Spence were withdrawn by Spurs a few moments ago, replaced by Jessica Naz and Asmita Ale.
Postpublished at 60 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Fishel goes close again but her header at the back post is cleared again by Molly Bartrip.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 59 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Two Chelsea changes.
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Sjoeke Nusken are replaced by the returning Fran Kirby and Melanie Leupolz.
Image source, Getty ImagesCLOSE!published at 54 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
And now at the other end, Becky Spencer does superbly to deny James.
She could have had a hat-trick this evening.
CLOSE!published at 54 mins
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Brilliant effort from Spurs!
Grace Clinton shoots from distance and is denied by Musovic, before Ashleigh Neville almost levels with the follow-up.
'Utter domination'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Helen Ward
Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt has been impressive from Chelsea in the second half.
Nine, ten minutes in and they have utterly dominated. Spurs haven't been able to get out of their own half.
Image source, Getty Images'James isn't going to miss from there'published at 18:45 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Helen Ward
Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThe initial attempt from Reiten looked like it had gone over the line before the clearance was made. But the referee and linesman didn't call it.
Credit to Reiten for playing on, she picks up the ball and floats a cross back into James and she isn't going to miss from there.
Image source, Getty ImagesGOAL - Chelsea 2-0 Tottenhampublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Lauren James (51 mins)
FINALLY!
Mia Fishel's link-up play has been very good in a few chances building up to the goal.
The ball may have crossed the line through Guro Reiten but the ball is recycled and James makes sure anyway!
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Image source, Getty Images'Spurs need to be wary of James'published at 18:42 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham
Helen Ward
Former Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraLauren James had a few sights of goal at the start of the first half and she has started the second in the same fashion.
Spurs would do well to limit those chances from her, as she does not normally need too many to find the back of the net.
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 47 mins
Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham
Lauren James hits the bar!
Sam again. She finds space inside the area and is not afraid to shoot. So unlucky.