Malard and Baltimore inspire Chelsea in comeback win over Palace

Match report and free match highlights as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the Womens Super League; Molly Bartrip put Crystal Palace ahead but goals from Melvine Malard and Sandy Baltimore secured the win for Sonia Bompastors side

Crystal Palace Women vs Chelsea Women. Barclays Women's Super League.

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Chelsea required the help of super-sub Sandy Baltimore to avoid a first-ever defeat to Crystal Palace as they came from behind to win 3-1 at the 360 Engage Stadium.

The Blues dominated from the opening stages, having two efforts cleared off the line and forcing Pauline Payraud-Magnin into a smart double save inside the first 15 minutes. They were punished for not taking their chances, as Molly Bartrip bundled home from a corner to score Palace's first goal against Chelsea in eight games between the two teams.

Sonia Bompastor opted to leave out Lauren James and Keira Walsh from her squad with Chelsea's Champions League clash with Roma in midweek in mind.

Source: Sky Sports