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Kaptein’s 11th-Minute Goal Lifts Chelsea Women 1-0

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chelsea Women beat Austria Wien 1-0 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League opener.
Wieke Kaptein scored the winning goal in the 11th minute from the edge of the box.
Keira Walsh left the field with an injury after 20 minutes.
Lexi Potter replaced Walsh as midfielder.
Chelsea’s 2024-25 personnel costs total €17 million, exceeding Austria Wien’s €14.9 million club budget.

History

Historical Context

UEFA launched its first women’s club competition in the 2001–02 season, featuring teams from multiple countries and culminating in 1. FFC Frankfurt defeating Umeå IK 2–0 in the final. The modest start contrasts with today’s 2024-25 Chelsea Women’s squad, whose high-profile players illustrate the rapid commercial growth of European women’s football continues.

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Story summary

Chelsea Women beat Austria Wien 1-0 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League opener.
Wieke Kaptein scored the winning goal in the 11th minute from the edge of the box.
Keira Walsh left the field with an injury after 20 minutes.
Lexi Potter replaced Walsh as midfielder.
Chelsea’s 2024-25 personnel costs total €17 million, exceeding Austria Wien’s €14.9 million club budget.

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