"The Australia international right-back opened the scoring against Chelsea's biggest European foe, but squandered what should have been the match-winner at Stamford Bridge. Though she missed the golden opportunity to seal victory, her contribution to the club since joining in July has elevated the side to new heights, something rather incredible given the world-class team she stepped into."
""It was a beautiful ball from Aggie to start with, and then I just saw space in front of me and just hit it. I've been wanting to shoot a bit more and take my shots when I get them," Carpenter said after the game. "Everybody has been telling me to shoot. I'm proud to get that first goal and get the momentum going.""
"Sixteen minutes into a bitterly cold evening in west London, Carpenter won the ball in her own half and released it to striker Aggie Beever-Jones, who had dropped deep to open up space. The England forward then slipped Carpenter through to surge toward goal, leaving the Barcelona defence chasing before firing a rocket past Cata Coll from the edge of the area."
Ellie Carpenter joined Chelsea in July and has become a pivotal right-back for the club. She opened the scoring in Chelsea's 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona, converting a surge after a through pass from Aggie Beever-Jones. She later missed a clear chance that could have won the match. Carpenter's performances have elevated Chelsea's level within a world-class squad. The goal sparked sustained pressure and momentum that unsettled Barcelona, who had beaten Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate in last season's semifinals. A lengthy nine-minute stoppage also affected the game's flow.
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