Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Arsenal in the Final of the Continental Tyres League Cup at a sold-put Selhurst Park, despite going 1-0 up.
It was the perfect start for the Blues, who went ahead through a Sam Kerr header in the second minute. But Arsenal rallied quickly and soon restored parity through Stina Blackstenius.
Kim Little converted her penalty to fire the Gunners in front before a Niamh Charles own goal on the stroke of half time made it 3-1 to hand Chelsea their second defeat of the season.
The dying minutes of the game saw Emma Hayes change tactics and put forward as many attacking players as possible - confusing everybody as to what formation they ended up playing in.
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Ann Katrin-Berger - 5
Did well to command her area amid a flurry of early corners. Saved well from Blakstenius at the near post in the first half but nearly played the ball straight to the Arsenal striker in the second.
Millie Bright - 6
Probably the best of a bad bunch as far as first-half defensive displays go. Looked more solid with Kadeisha Buchanan beside her after the Canada international came on just before half-time.
Sophie Ingle - 4
Conceded the penalty that put Arsenal ahead. Unable to really influence the game offensively.
Lauren James - 5
Looked bright early on but didn't see much of the ball in the first half. Fired an effort over the bar in the second half.
Guro Reiten - 6
Delivered a sumptuous ball for Sam Kerr to head home early on and almost set Kerr up again before the break.
Eve Perriset - 4
Struggled to assert her authority in the first half, with most Arsenal attacks coming down her side.
Magdalena Eriksson - 4
Hugely important interception to divert a dangerous ball behind in the first half but looked vulnerable in a back four.
Sam Kerr - 6
A handful from the first whistle and nodded Chelsea into an early lead. Nearly made it two with an almost identical header late in the first half.
Niamh Charles - 5
Some buccaneering runs down the left flank early on but faded as the game went on. Unlucky to help Rafaelle's header into her own net. Subbed at the break.
Erin Cuthbert - 5
Let the game pass her by a little bit in the first half. Better after the break but nowhere near her usual level.
Jelena Cankovic - 4
Chelsea were overran in midfield so it was little wonder Cankovic made way for Kadeisha Buchanan before half time.
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