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Thompson, Chelsea down Tullis-Joyce, Man United in League Cup Final

The English Women’s League Cup trophy will be staying in London.

Alyssa Thompson and Chelsea defeated Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United 2-0 at Ashton Gate on Sunday to repeat as cup winners. It marks Thompson’s first trophy win since joining Chelsea last summer from Angel City FC.

Thompson’s fellow Chelsea and U.S. women’s national team teammates Naomi Girma and Catarina Macario were not in the squad. Girma was a healthy absence from the match while Macario remains sidelined through injury.

Lauren James boosted Sonya Bompastor’s squad in front after 19 minutes, taking advantage of a poor giveaway from Man United defender Dominique Janssen. Janssen was pickpocketed in her own half of the field before James raced into the box and powered a shot past Tullis-Joyce for a 1-0 lead.

Thompson had a golden chance to double the Blues’ lead before halftime, racing upfield on a breakaway. However, the 21-year-old was caught from behind, losing possession before she was able to get a shot off.

Bompastor replaced Thompson at halftime and Chelsea would eventually ice the match with 13 minutes to play.

Aggie Beever-Jones doubled Chelsea’s lead to ice the result, giving the Blues their fourth League Cup trophy in club history.

Tullis-Joyce made three saves in the loss for Man United as the Red Devils’ quest for a first-ever League Cup goes on.

Both teams will resume their WSL schedules on Wednesday as Chelsea host Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United visits West Ham United.

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