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03/15 12:35 CDT Chelsea beats Man United 2-0 to retain Women's League Cup
Chelsea beats Man United 2-0 to retain Women's League Cup
BRISTOL, England (AP) --- Chelsea made it back-to-back Women's League Cup
trophies by beating Manchester United 2-0 in the final on Sunday.
Sonia Bompastor's team successfully defended the trophy with goals from Lauren
James and Aggie Beever-Jones in each half at Ashton Gate.
Chelsea has been the dominant force in England over the past decade, with 18
major trophies over that period.
This was the fourth time it has won the League Cup.
"When you have the opportunity to win a trophy, you have to take it. When you
are a winner, that's what you do. My players deserved it," Bompastor said.
James put Chelsea ahead in the 19th minute and Beever-Jones doubled the lead in
the 76th.
Six-time defending Women's Super League champion Chelsea is currently third in
the standings and 10 points behind leader Manchester City with a game in hand.
"We have a really big month with a lot of games, so this is the best way to
start the month," Bompastor said.
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