Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City: Blues beat WSL champions after keeper Ayaka Yamashita sent off
Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Women's Super League, moving to the top of the table. The match was decided by a Sandy Baltimore goal following a red card for City goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the WSL title race, ending Manchester City's unbeaten run and establishing Chelsea as the current league leaders.
Figure caption, Chelsea go top with 1-0 win against Man City
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Stamford Bridge Chelsea returned to the top of the Women's Super League table with a crucial victory over rivals Manchester City who went down to 10 players in the second half.
Goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita came foolishly rushing out of her area and took out Alyssa Thompson and received a red card, with Chelsea already leading 1-0.
The Blues went in front on the stroke of half-time when Sandy Baltimore finally struck the back of the net with a ferocious strike.
Chelsea had already missed countless opportunities but got the goal they deserved and were able to hold on at Stamford Bridge.
Yamashita's sending off - meaning she misses the next game - stumped City's hopes of a comeback after they had put Chelsea under pressure in the second half.
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