"Chelsea fell behind inside 100 seconds, with Chasity Grant flicking in from close range. Yet three goals in the space of seven minutes saw Chelsea flip the script."
"This was the first game in WSL history in which both teams scored three goals in the first half. All of Villa's goals were teed up by Lynn Wilms, who became the first player to record three assists in a WSL match against Chelsea."
"Chelsea took control after the break, though Kerr and Alyssa Thompson wasted decent openings before Nusken had the decisive say in the 82nd minute, curling beyond Villa's substitute goalkeeper."
Chelsea secured a crucial 4-3 victory against Aston Villa, keeping their Women's Super League title hopes alive. The match featured a rapid exchange of goals, with Chelsea initially falling behind. Sam Kerr equalized, followed by Lauren James contributing significantly. Despite Aston Villa's quick response, Chelsea regained control in the second half. Sjoeke Nusken scored the decisive goal late in the match. Chelsea now sits in second place, trailing Manchester City by nine points with three games remaining.
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