Malard stars as Chelsea beat Palace in WSL comeback

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 18:14 · Archive

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the Women's Super League.

Melvine Malard scored twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the Women's Super League. The Blues dominated the early stages, forcing several saves and having two efforts cleared off the line, but were caught out when Molly Bartrip bundled home from a corner to give Palace their first-ever goal against Chelsea in eight games between the two teams.

Chelsea introduced Erin Cuthbert and Sandy Baltimore at half-time, and the changes had immediate effect. Malard equalised with a stunning strike from 25 yards that left the Palace goalkeeper stranded. She then headed in a second goal after Baltimore's brilliant run saw her beat three Palace defenders before delivering the cross.

Baltimore completed Chelsea's comeback with a late penalty to seal the points. The win extended Chelsea's unbeaten start to the season to seven matches and temporarily put them top of the Women's Super League table ahead of Manchester City's trip to Manchester United.

How it is being reported

• Malard stars as Chelsea beat Palace to extend unbeaten startMelvine Malard scores twice and wins a penalty as she helps Chelsea come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the Women's Super League, as the away side extend their unbeaten start to the season to seven matches.BBC Sport · 25 Oct, 17:56
• Malard and Baltimore inspire Chelsea in comeback win over PalaceChelsea required the help of super-sub Sandy Baltimore to avoid a first-ever defeat to Crystal Palace as they came from behind to win 3-1 at the 360 Engage Stadium.Sky Sports · 25 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Melvine Malard · Sandy Baltimore · Chelsea · Crystal Palace · Molly Bartrip · Erin Cuthbert · Manchester City

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