"Sam Kerr marked her first Chelsea start in 692 days with a brace as the Blues stayed unbeaten in the Champions League with a 6-0 thrashing of St. Polten on Tuesday. Kerr, who last started a match for the club on December 23 in a 3-1 win over Hacken in the same competition, was on target with two late strikes in the second half."
"Chelsea's early pressure was rewarded when Wieke Kaptein tucked home Ellie Carpenter's cross from close range in the 13th minute to round off a well-constructed move. Naomi Girma thought she had doubled Chelsea's advantage when her initial header rebounded back to her off the post and in, but the goal was ruled out for offside against Kerr. However, the Blues would go into the break two goals in front thanks to Catarina Macario, who steadied herself before finding the bottom-right corner from just outside the area."
Sam Kerr returned to Chelsea's starting XI after 692 days and scored two late goals to complete a 6-0 victory over St. Polten in the Champions League. Wieke Kaptein opened the scoring in the 13th minute from Ellie Carpenter's cross. Naomi Girma had a header ruled out for offside against Kerr. Catarina Macario added two goals, including a penalty after Izabela Krizaj fouled Alyssa Thompson. Lauren James made her first appearance of the season and influenced a goal that deflected off Lisa Ebert. Niamh Charles supplied the final assist for Kerr's late header. Chelsea generated a very high expected goals total and produced 43 shots with 19 on target.
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