West Ham’s Guarino endures tough start as Baltimore double seals Chelsea rout
The Guardian · 2026-03-02 · archive
Chelsea secured a statement 5-0 victory against struggling West Ham to breathe life back into their Women’s Super League title defence. Sandy Baltimore scored twice and Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson once each in an impressive demolition of their London rivals.Rita Guarino endured a nightmare start to her West Ham tenure as her team conceded four first-half goals to put them firmly on the back foot in an already difficult encounter. A combination of defensive errors and careless work in possession contributed and left West Ham’s new head coach with problems to solve as the Hammers remain locked in a...
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West Ham United suffered a comprehensive 5-0 defeat against Chelsea, marking a difficult start for new manager Rita Guarino. The Hammers fell behind early, conceding four times during the first half as defensive mistakes and loss of possession allowed the visitors to take control. Sandy Baltimore netted twice for the opposition, while Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson also added to the scoreline in the lopsided London derby. This result leaves the squad facing ongoing challenges in the Women’s Super League standings. Guarino now looks to address the tactical errors that hindered her team's performance during this opening fixture of her tenure.
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