Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Champions Chelsea opened their WSL title defence with a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Australia striker Sam Kerr, who had been injured at the World Cup, was not in the squad - but Chelsea debutant Mia Fishel headed the home side into a 27th-minute lead.
England international Lauren James added another early in the second half from a cross by Guro Reiten, whose initial effort looked to have been cleared away from behind the line.
Spurs set up a tense closing 15 minutes when Martha Thomas pulled a goal back, before Chelsea substitute Jelena Cankovic saw her late goal ruled out for offside.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Match ends, Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Second Half ends, Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Kit Graham replaces Grace Clinton.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Mia Fishel (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Offside, Chelsea Women. Jelena Cankovic tries a through ball, but Mia Fishel is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Melanie Leupolz (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jelena Cankovic replaces Maren Mjelde.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Angharad James (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eveliina Summanen.
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