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Bayern Munich 2-1 Chelsea Ladies (Agg: 2-2) - Women's Super League champions edge through on away goals in Champions League

Chelsea Ladies had a major fright before edging out Bayern Munich on away goals to reach the Champions League last 16.

A 2-1 defeat on the night for the Women's Super League side in Germany saw the tie finish 2-2 on aggregate, with Chelsea hanging on desperately in the closing moments.

England international Fran Kirby fired Chelsea ahead on the hour with a fine finish into the top left corner after being played through by Ramona Bachmann.

Chelsea Ladies had a major fright before edging out Bayern Munich on away goals
Chelsea Ladies had a major fright before edging out Bayern Munich on away goals

That gave the Blues a 2-0 aggregate lead after their narrow home win and the tie looked unlikely to throw up late drama, but Kirby's strike was to prove priceless for the visitors.