Deanne Rose goal hands Reading shock win over champions Chelsea in Barclays FA Women’s Super League clash
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ByEurosport
Published 12/12/2021 at 23:18 GMT
The defeat is the second of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League season for Emma Hayes' Chelsea. The Blues dominated the game but could not find a response to Deanne Rose's early goal. Arsenal remain top of the table after eight games, and are the only side still holding an unbeaten record in the league
Deanne Rose celebrates her goal for Reading v Chelsea, December 11, 2021
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Reading produced a brilliant defensive rearguard action to claim a shock 1-0 win over FA Women’s Super League champions Chelsea.
In a week Chelsea won the Women’s FA Cup and cemented their position at the top of their Champions League group with one game to play, the Blues suffered their second defeat of the domestic season.
The decisive goal came early on, as on four minutes Deanne Rose exchanged passes with Emma Harries on the edge of the box before stabbing the ball beyond Zecira Musovic.
Chelsea threw everything at Reading, with Gemma Evans clearing off the line from Millie Bright and also making another key block.
Pernille Harder had two decent headed chances fail to find the target after the break, as Reading secured the three points.
The result leaves Chelsea second in the table, a point behind Arsenal having played a game more - while Reading climb to fifth.
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