Man City 2-2 Chelsea: Blues close in on WSL title

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 Chelsea tightened their grip on the Women's Super League title after holding on for a 2-2 draw at closest rivals Manchester City.
On a pivotal night at the Academy Stadium in Manchester, the reigning champions twice surrendered their lead and were indebted to goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger for a stunning late save from Lauren Hemp that kept Gareth Taylor's side at bay.
Sam Kerr had put the Blues ahead with a powerful header (25), only for Chloe Kelly to swiftly hit back (29) during a frantic first half.
Kerr then won a penalty that Pernille Harder converted (34) but City responded again after the break as Hemp (74) punished a series of Blues blunders.
That set up a thrilling finale as City sought a winner that would have turned the title race on its head but Berger denied Hemp with a brilliant fingertip save to ensure Emma Hayes' side maintained their two-point gap at the top with just two games to go.

Posted 22 Apr 2021

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