Chelsea women player ratings vs Paris FC: USWNT star Mia Fishel responds to Mayra Ramirez signing with fine goal while Fran Kirby also impresses in comfortable win as Emma Hayes’ final-season Champions League dream continues.

As they prepare for the knockout stages, the Blues remain unbeaten in the UWCL on the

strength of goals from the United States forward and the England icon.Emma Hayes and Chelsea advanced to the subsequent phase of their Champions League aspirations on a high note, thanks to goals from Fran Kirby and Mia Fishel. The Blues finished the group stage unblemished, preserving that record with a 4-0 victory over a giant-killing Paris FC side prior to the knockout stages.

It is Hayes’ final opportunity to secure victory for the club in this competition before assuming the position of head coach of the United States women’s national team later this year. Hayes acquired Kirby from Reading approximately nine years ago, and her clinical header in Chelsea’s final group-stage match broke the deadlock.After that goal, Paris increased the pressure in an effort to advance to the knockout stages alongside the English champions. However, their visitors added to the lead before halftime, with Fishel converting a shot that star goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was visibly annoyed with herself for having failed to stop.The hosts were even more dissatisfied with Chelsea’s third goal, which was completed by Guro Reiten off the bench due to defensive pandemonium; the Norwegian also contributed to her impressive cameo with an assist when Maren Mjelde, a fellow countryman, headed home her corner in the final minutes.Defense and goalkeeper Zecira Musovic (6/10):

Although she occasionally erred with her passes and may have been relieved when a lob attempt she attempted went wide, she made several excellent saves to preserve her clean sheet.

Lawrence Ashley (6/10):

Served as a valuable defender, winning a significant number of duels, and also provided assistance at the opposite end of the field. She failed to prevent Paris from seizing a golden opportunity early in the second half, which was fortuitous for Chelsea.

(8/10) Kadeisha Buchanan:

Maintaining composure with a number of crucial interventions when Chelsea were under duress. Outstanding in possession.Maren Mjelde: 7 out of 10

Similar to Buchanan, she refrained from diving in when under duress, although her lack of speed occasionally left her exposed. Once more, she was exceptional with the ball and scored a goal with a late header.

Perisset, Eve (7/10):

She felt marginally less influential in the game because she was not playing on her usual right flank, but she still put forth a respectable effort.