Malard’s brace and penalty fire Chelsea to comeback win over Crystal Palace
Chelsea overturn deficit to beat Crystal Palace 3-1
In a Women's Super League clash that saw the Blues recover from an early setback, Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace. The win extended Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the campaign to seven matches.
Malvine Malard leads the charge
French forward Malvine Malard was the decisive factor in the match, delivering a double strike and earning a penalty that she converted. Her two goals accounted for a significant portion of Chelsea’s tally and underscored her growing influence in the side.
Match progression
Crystal Palace opened the scoring, putting the home side in front and forcing Chelsea to chase the game. The Blues responded by winning a penalty, which Malard stepped up to take and successfully dispatched to the net. The momentum shifted as Malard added a second goal later in the contest, putting Chelsea ahead. A further contribution from a teammate completed the three‑goal haul, sealing the win.
Impact on Chelsea’s season
The victory not only added three points to Chelsea’s league total but also reinforced their unbeaten run, now standing at seven matches without a loss. The result demonstrates the squad’s resilience and ability to overturn early disadvantages, a quality that will be vital as the season progresses.
- Final score: Chelsea 3 – 1 Crystal Palace
- Malvine Malard: 2 goals, 1 penalty won and scored
- Chelsea unbeaten streak: 7 matches
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