Karen Carney scored on her debut as Chelsea Ladies began their Women’s FA Cup defence with a 4-1 victory over Women’s Super League newcomers Doncaster Rovers Belles.
The Blues trailed 1-0 early on but were level at the break and ended an open fifth-round tie as comfortable winners thanks to three goals in a clinical 15-minute second-half spell.
Jess Sigsworth scored for the hosts inside six minutes after a fine run, only for Leandra Little’s headed own goal to draw Chelsea level.
And last season’s WSL and Women’s FA Cup winners dominated thereafter.
Ji So-Yun and Gemma Davidson both went close before the interval but the second goal did not arrival until England winger Carney’s calm lob.
The close-season signing from Birmingham then teed up Ji to make it 3-1, and Eni Aluko’s strike sealed victory.
Chelsea Ladies begin their WSL season on Thursday, returning to Doncaster to face the same opposition.
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