Celtic 1-2 Chelsea: Analysis

Celtic Park was the stage in May when Celtic clinched their maiden SWPL title, and there was another first to celebrate as they took a shock lead on 22 minutes.

Amy Gallacher produced an outstanding assist for Murphy Agnew to send an already loud home support wild.

It was the kind of move seen often from Elena Sadiku's side in the SWPL, but not in their opening defeats to Twente and Real Madrid in this competition.

The head coach said she had seen signs of growth and there was more evidence of that here.

Emma Lawton, who was playing part-time football as recently as early September, impressed again and contained half-time substitute Guro Reiten with relative ease, while Shannon McGregor was a force in midfield.

They frustrated Chelsea for large parts, even when they grew tired with their 120-minute match against Glasgow City catching up with them.

There was time for a second wind and Lucy Ashworth-Clifford showed remarkable stamina, showing no fear against previous Champions League winner Lucy Bronze, who had been introduced at half time.

Many feared a heavy loss for the Scottish champions and they can take a heap of pride from this performance.