Chelsea to face Barcelona in Women’s Champion League final

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Late goals by Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby took Chelsea through to their first Women’s Champions League final at the expense of Bayern Munich in a captivating game.

The Blues trailed 2-1 after the away leg but Kirby’s breakaway strike put them in control on away goals.

Sarah Zadrazil’s stunning shot made it 1-1 but Ji So-yun restored the lead.

With extra time looming Harder headed in and, as Bayern pressed, Kirby scored into an empty net to seal the victory.

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Kirby ran half the length of the pitch to ensure Chelsea’s progress in a dramatic finish to an astonishing game at Kingsmeadow.

The goal sparked wild scenes of celebration among players and staff, with a tearful manager Emma Hayes overwhelmed by leading Chelsea through to the final against Barcelona in Gothenburg on Sunday, 16 May. BBC