By OkayGoal 
Chelsea took another step towards securing European qualification by defeating Liverpool 2-0 at Kingsmeadow this afternoon.
Sjoeke Nüsken and Lauren James got the goals as The Blues boosted their chances of finishing in the Barclays Women’s Super League’s top-three.
Both sides created chances in the opening 20 minutes, but neither goalkeeper was really troubled.
It was Chelsea who took the lead just before half-time as James’ cross found Nusken, who slotted a right-footed shot beyond visiting keeper Jennifer Falk and into the net. The goal was her first in the Barclays Women’s Super League this season.
After the break, it was the visitors who looked to respond, but Cornelia Kapocs’ cross went just wide of Hannah Hampton’s goal.
James doubled The Blues’ lead in the 65th minute with a right-footed shot from outside of the box, the ball nestling in the bottom corner.
Both teams pushed to add to the scoresheet in the latter stages of the game, however, the scoreline remained 2-0.
This afternoon’s victory sees Chelsea retain third place in the Barclays Women’s Super League table while Liverpool remain in 11th position. Both sides are in Adobe Women’s FA Cup action next weekend with Chelsea playing host to Manchester United and Liverpool facing Everton on home soil.
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