Chelsea 0-2 Barcelona (agg 1-2): Women’s Champions League semi-final, second leg – as it happened

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Thanks a lot for being here with me.

This is the report by Suzanne Wrack.

Hayes is addressing the team while they gather closely on the field. Everyone's expression seems understandably distressed.

The supporters of Chelsea are expressing their disapproval through booing. It appears that they are dissatisfied with the final outcome.

The sounds of disapproval cease as the crowd erupts in overwhelming applause for Hayes.

The Barcelona team is thoroughly enjoying their time playing soccer.

In general, Barcelona outperformed their opponent at Stamford Bridge. However, they received some favorable calls from the referee which aided them in securing a spot in the Champions League final.

In the 94th minute, Engen was penalized for a handball, although the ball didn't actually touch her hand. This resulted in Chelsea being awarded a free-kick approximately 30 yards away from the goal. Perisset took the free-kick and sent the ball into the box. Beevor-Jones fell, which led to some people calling for a penalty, but there was no reason to award one.

In the 92nd minute of the game, Pina delivered a cross towards the six-yard box; however, Chelsea managed to clear the ball away in a chaotic manner.

As soon as Chelsea recovers the ball, they start searching for Bright.

Bonmati is currently on the field, expressing a need to come off. Such an act serves no purpose than to waste time. As a result, the referee pauses the game unnecessarily to address the situation. Putellas is then brought in to replace Bonmati.

In 90 minutes, Barcelona is passing the ball between players to waste time.

An additional six minutes have been added to the game's playing time.

In 89 minutes, Bright takes possession of the ball and aggressively pushes past Engen. The defender from Barcelona wastes some time by laying down on the ground.

In the 88th minute of the game, Hampton made a smart move by stepping forward to grab the ball before Paralluelo could make a move. She received a small hit while doing so.

The official gave Charles a yellow card for showing dissent.

After 86 minutes of playtime, Graham leaves the pitch. Pina replaces him.

Heavy rain is pouring in the western part of London.

Hayes is making her final attempt to secure the win by bringing in Kirby, Bright, and Perisset after 84 minutes. The trio will be replacing Lawrence, Kaneryd, and James.

Sparkle above to stir up some commotion.

After 82 minutes of play, Chelsea is struggling to find an opportunity to score in the penalty area due to the abundance of yellow-shirted defenders surrounding them.

After 80 minutes, Stephen Holliday sent an email regarding the pen, stating that "Bonmati collided with Lawrence and fell down."

In my opinion, it's not entirely fair. A player from Chelsea gave a slight push to the Barca player, which alone would not warrant a penalty. However, the Barca player then got tangled up with another Chelsea player which could also be seen as not deserving a penalty. But when these two actions are combined, I believe it is evident that a penalty should be given. It's definitely a regrettable situation, but it's still a penalty.

In 78 minutes, Bjorn Isaksson sent an email expressing uncertainty about a substitution made in the game. Isaksson believed that taking out Batllle may have been offensive rather than defensive, as Batllle was struggling against Kaneryd. Isaksson believed that Rolfö was put in defense to stop Kaneryd rather than adding another offensive player. However, Isaksson also praised Rolfö's defensive abilities since she joined the team and stated that Barca had tried two other left backs who were not as good as Rolfö.

The game lasted 76 minutes, and unfortunately, the ref made two questionable calls that may ultimately determine the outcome. It was not a shining moment for the official.

Chelsea's Beever-Jones is entering the field while Leopolz is being substituted.

Chelsea Defeated By Barcelona 2-0 Agg 1-2

Rolfo will take care of it.

After 73 minutes of play, the situation on the field seems a bit too gentle. Bonmati collides with Lawrence, resulting in a fall. Currently, VAR is investigating the matter, but I doubt any penalty will be awarded. From my perspective, it does not seem like a penalty at all.

After 73 minutes of play, a penalty was awarded to Barcelona.

After 72 minutes of gameplay, Cuthbert fouled Bonmati who then requested a yellow card, but the referee did not give any. Based on regulations, the referee should have given Bonmati a booking, but didn't do so.

The possession of the ball belongs to Barcelona.

In the 70th minute of the game, Hampton was required to sprint 30 yards out of her designated goal area to kick the ball away, narrowly avoiding a challenge from Paralluelo.

The number of people present at Stamford Bridge has broken the previous record for the Chelsea football team. The exact number of spectators was 39,398.

After 68 minutes of play, Kaneryd demonstrated her speed again by getting to a pass from Cuthbert. She moved inside and shot with her left foot from a distance of 17 yards, but unfortunately, the goalkeeper was able to catch the ball as the shot was directly at her.

Battle has left, and Caldentey has arrived. This change indicates a shift towards an offensive strategy.

After 66 minutes of play, many are voicing their frustrations with the VAR system. One common criticism is that the referee should be given the opportunity to view the monitor for significant calls in important matches. This flawed system is causing frustration for fans and players alike.

It seems like the referee's bad call might spoil the game because Barcelona is dominating.

Hampton efficiently prevents Batlle from scoring and giving Barcelona an advantage in the match.

After 64 minutes of play, Macario has left the field and Reiten has come in as a replacement. Chelsea is now utilizing a 4-4-1 formation, with James being the sole player in the attacking position.

Hampton has made an incredible comeback.

After 62 minutes, I have a feeling that Hayes will be extremely upset about the red card. It's possible that the fourth official might need to protect their ears with defenders.

The city of Barcelona will surely enjoy the additional area provided. Paralluelo swiftly utilizes the added player to her advantage but unfortunately misses the opportunity to score as she heads Rolfo's pass just beyond the goal.

Hampton is currently on the ground, pretending to receive medical care, while Hayes is gathering the players near the sideline to provide some guidance.

I keep seeing the replay of the potential second yellow card, but I am uncertain if it was actually a violation.

Chelsea's Buchanan Receives Red Card

In a span of one hour, Buchanan is in disbelief as she receives a second yellow card for a clean block tackle made on Patri. From my perspective, the call made by the referee was incorrect and a crucial one at that.

57 minutes into the game, there was an exciting moment when Lawrence made it to the left byline and managed to pass the ball back to Nusken. She shot the ball, but unfortunately, it hit the post and went out of play.

After 55 minutes, Kaneryd is showing some serious threat on the right against Batlle, who seems unable to keep up with the speed of the Swedish player. It could be a good idea for Chelsea to focus their attacks on the Barcelona defender.

After 53 minutes of playtime, the referee equalises the situation by giving a penalty to Bonmati for kicking Macario. This time, it's definitely a violation. Chelsea then takes advantage of the penalty, but fails to make any noteworthy progress with the ball.

After 51 minutes of play, Barcelona appears to be quite energetic and active. They seem to believe that scoring another goal will demoralize Chelsea. It's vital for The Blues to raise their level of intensity.

The umpire awards Barcelona a free-kick because of a foul made by Macario on Walsh. However, the striker is very upset because it seems like a wrong judgment.

After 49 minutes, there was some trouble in the Chelsea penalty area. The players were making risky tackles and shooting the ball at the goal, but thankfully Chelsea was able to avoid any damage.

After 47 minutes, Kaneryd and James successfully collaborate on the right side, freeing up the winger who launches an alluring cross towards the box. However, Coll captures the ball.

It's been great reading your updates on the game. The match has been a bit chaotic, but captivating nonetheless. However, I must clarify that I don't mean to imply your coverage is anything less than excellent.

Chelsea should consider substituting Nusken with Kirby or Reiten, who can bring a greater offensive presence to the game. On the other hand, Barca has the option to bring on Putellas, who may have the capability to sway the game in their favor.

"Thanks Gordon. There's going to be a lot of messy coverage ahead."

Another round starts now!

Right now, there is also an ongoing Premier League happening.

Chelsea 0-1 Barcelona At Half-time

Bonmati's shot was redirected and now Chelsea is behind at halftime, but they have displayed some positive indications after conceding. The second half seems like it will be very interesting.

After 45 minutes of playing time, Rolfo tried her luck with a long-range shot, but unfortunately, the ball missed the target by some yards and went wide of Hampton's goal.

An additional duration of three minutes has been included.

After 44 minutes of play, Graham attempted a shot from roughly 25 yards away. However, Buchanan deflected the shot with their thigh causing the ball to arc over the crossbar. The corner kick that followed resulted in no score.

The current state of Hayes' life seems to be taking a toll on his happiness levels.