Celtic vs. Chelsea: Women's Champions League Live Updates
Teams
Celtic
* Fran Alonso, Manager * Chloe Craig, Captain * Olivia Chance, Goalkeeper * Caitlin Hayes, Defender * Kelly Clark, Defender * Sarah Harkes, Defender * Izzy Atkinson, Midfielder * Jacynta, Midfielder * Lisa Robertson, Midfielder * Charlie Wellings, Forward * Tegan Bowie, Forward * Clarissa Larisey, ForwardChelsea
* Emma Hayes, Manager * Magdalena Eriksson, Captain * Ann-Katrin Berger, Goalkeeper * Millie Bright, Defender * Magda Eriksson, Defender * Niamh Charles, Defender * Guro Reiten, Midfielder * Erin Cuthbert, Midfielder * Jessie Fleming, Midfielder * Sam Kerr, Forward * Fran Kirby, Forward * Bethany England, ForwardPreview
Celtic will host Chelsea for the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarterfinal. They'll face a Chelsea squad filled with talent in a match that's sure to be a challenge. Celtic will look to their front three of Charlie Wellings, Tegan Bowie, and Clarissa Larisey to make some noise against the English giants.Chelsea will be eager to get a positive result in the first leg, as they know that Celtic Park can be a tough place to visit. They'll be looking to their star players, such as Sam Kerr, Fran Kirby, and Guro Reiten, to make the difference.
The match is sure to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to progress to the next round. Celtic will be hoping to pull off an upset, while Chelsea will be looking to extend their dominance in the competition.
Live Updates
The match is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to progress to the next round. Celtic will be hoping to pull off an upset, while Chelsea will be looking to extend their dominance in the competition.- Celtic's Fran Alonso has made two changes to his team that beat Rangers last weekend, with Sarah Harkes and Lisa Robertson coming into midfield.
- Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has made three changes to her team that beat Manchester City last weekend, with Millie Bright, Niamh Charles and Erin Cuthbert coming into midfield.
- The match is being played in front of a sell-out crowd.
The match is now underway, and Celtic have started brightly. The Hoops are pressing Chelsea high up the field, and they are looking to get the ball forward quickly.
Half-Time
Celtic have gone into the break level with Chelsea at 0-0. The hosts have been the better team for large parts of the half, but Chelsea have created the better chances.- Celtic have had the majority of possession, but they have not been able to create many clear-cut chances. The Hoops have looked dangerous at times, but Chelsea's defense has been solid.
- Chelsea have had a few good chances, but they have not been able to take advantage. The Blues have looked dangerous on the counterattack, but Celtic's defense has been good.
- The match is still very much in the balance, and it could go either way in the second half.
The second half is now underway, and Celtic have started brightly. The Hoops are pressing Chelsea high up the field, and they are looking to get the ball forward quickly.
Second Half
Celtic have continued to press Chelsea in the second half, but the Blues have defended well. Chelsea have created a few chances of their own, but they have not been able to take advantage.- Celtic have had a few good chances, but they have not been able to take advantage. The Hoops have looked dangerous at times, but Chelsea's defense has been solid.
- Chelsea have had a few good chances, but they have not been able to take advantage. The Blues have looked dangerous on the counterattack, but Celtic's defense has been good.
- The match is still very much in the balance, and it could go either way in the second half.
The match is now in the final 10 minutes, and it is still very much in the balance. Both teams are having chances, but neither team has been able to take advantage. The next goal could be crucial.
Full-Time
Celtic have held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarterfinal. The Hoops defended well throughout the match, and they were unlucky not to win.- Celtic had the better chances in the first half, but they were unable to take advantage.
- Chelsea had a few good chances in the second half, but they were also unable to take advantage.
- The match was a fair result, and it leaves the tie very much in the balance ahead of the second leg in London.