LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City’s Caroline Weir scored twice as they got here from a purpose down to beat Chelsea 3-1 within the Women’s League Cup ultimate on Saturday, successful the trophy for a fourth time.
Chelsea, who accomplished a clear sweep of home trophies final season, seemed like they could seize their third successive League Cup when Sam Kerr did nicely to end from shut vary within the thirty fourth minute at Plough Lane.
However, Gareth Taylor’s City turned the sport round shortly after halftime when Scottish ahead Weir equalised with a low shot within the space earlier than Ellen White pounced on a rebound within the 58th minute to give her facet the lead.
Weir sealed victory in some type with a side-footed volley within the 69th as City received their first trophy in two years and ended a winless run of 9 matches towards Emma Hayes’ Chelsea.
(Reporting by Christian Radnedge; Editing by Ken Ferris)