WSL: Liverpool shock Chelsea on opening day
Liverpool Women 2 - 1 Chelsea Women Liverpool striker Katie Stengel scored two penalties in the second half to send a record crowd at Prenton Park into a frenzy. Fran Kirby had given Chelsea the lead within three minutes of kick-off from the penalty spot before the hosts mounted a stunning comeback. Chelsea are bidding to win a fourth successive WSL title this season, while two-time champions Liverpool are back in the top flight after a two-year absence. Reaction from The Anfield Wrap - YouTube Matt Beard's side were made to work hard for their victory but Stengel's double was cheered deliriously by over 3,000 people at Prenton Park. Chelsea seemed to be in good fortune when Liverpool debutant Gilly Flaherty clipped Guro Reiten in the box to give away a penalty in less than 60 seconds. Kirby kept her cool and Chelsea began to dominate possession, though Liverpool carried a threat in attack. Kerr had a goal disallowed for offside when she thumped in a half-volley from the