Player Ratings from Recent Match

omidbasir- **Hannah Hampton (7/10):**
Displayed a commendable performance, particularly noteworthy given the inconsistencies of the defense before her.

**Ellie Carpenter (6/10):**
Engaged in significant defensive duties early in the match, which hindered her offensive contributions. However, she gradually improved, maintaining her defensive responsibilities.

**Naomi Girma (6/10):**
Encountered some challenging moments at the beginning but became more confident and composed as the game progressed, enhancing her defensive performance.

**Veerle Buurman (7/10):**
Effectively adapted to a mid-game positional change, contributing to space creation for her teammates when advancing forward.

**Sandy Baltimore (5/10):**
Made numerous forward runs but struggled to make a significant impact in attack and exhibited some defensive inconsistencies before being subbed off at halftime.

**Keira Walsh (6/10):**
Started the match with a few careless moments in possession and faced difficulties against the Liverpool press, yet managed to adjust and improve as the game unfolded.

**Erin Cuthbert (6/10):**
Among the few players to show genuine quality in possession at times, though she often fell short in one-on-one duels.

**Sjoeke Nusken (7/10):**
Despite limited game time this season, she consistently rises to the occasion when given the opportunity, as demonstrated by her well-taken goal in this match.

**Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (5/10):**
Covered extensive ground and positioned herself well, but was unable to deliver the quality needed in her final passes.

**Lauren James (8/10):**
Utilized her free role effectively to find space, producing the two critical moments of quality that secured victory for her team.

**Alyssa Thompson (5/10):**
Exhibited strong work ethic and engagement, but struggled to translate that effort into effective contributions in attack during this match.

**Lucy Bronze (7/10):**
Enjoyed a solid 45-minute comeback from injury, particularly impressive considering her shift to an unfamiliar center-back position. She significantly bolstered Chelsea’s defensive strength.

**Sam Kerr (6/10):**
Found herself in promising positions and served as an essential focal point in attack, yet was guilty of squandering a crucial opportunity.

**Lexi Potter (N/A):**
Had a brief but notable 15-minute appearance, as her role within the Chelsea squad continues to evolve positively.

**Wieke Kaptein (N/A):**
Came on in the final minutes as Chelsea aimed to secure their lead.

**Aggie Beever-Jones (N/A):**
Another late substitute appearance.

**Sonia Bompastor (7/10):**
While questions may arise regarding her tactical setup, particularly in attack, she made a strategic halftime substitution that strengthened the defense, allowing James to capitalize on her free role to deliver match-winning moments.