Overview

• Chelsea defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the Subway Women’s League Cup final, with an own goal from Yui Hasegawa deciding the match in the 78th minute.
• The victory marked Sonia Bompastor’s first trophy as Chelsea manager, continuing the team’s success after Emma Hayes’ departure.
• Mayra Ramírez opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 8th minute, while Aoba Fujino equalized for Manchester City with a long-range strike in the second half.
• Manchester City, missing key players like Alex Greenwood and Lauren Hemp, showed resilience but struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
• The match, played on a subpar pitch at Pride Park, drew 14,187 fans and showcased Chelsea’s depth and trophy-winning experience despite their own injury challenges.