Chelsea frustrated by Hacken in women’s Champions League, Man City win

PARIS, France: Chelsea were held to a goalless stalemate by Hacken in the Women’s Champions League on Tuesday, while Manchester City earned a first win of the competition.

The London club hit the woodwork twice in Sweden as an inspired showing by Hacken goalkeeper Jennifer Falk also helped keep the visitors at bay.

Chelsea are third in the league phase table after four matches, one point behind defending champions and pacesetters Barcelona, although the perfect Catalans hold a game in hand.

However, several teams, including Lyon and Arsenal — both of whom are just a point behind Sonia Bompastor’s side — could leapfrog them this matchday.