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Kaptein scores winner as Chelsea earn narrow victory over Austria Wien

Wieke Kaptein delivered the decisive strike to launch her side into the European campaign with a hard-earned triumph. Collecting the ball from long range after a defensive clearance, the midfielder unleashed a powerful effort that struck the crossbar on its way into the net.

The visitors struggled to maintain their early momentum as Keira Walsh was forced to leave the pitch due to an injury early in the contest. Despite mounting pressure and near misses from their opponents throughout the second half, the victors managed to preserve their slender advantage until the final whistle.