Sam Kerr scored another hat-trick: Chelsea beat Birmingham City 6-0

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Sam Kerr scored another hat-trick as Chelsea to empower the Women’s Super League champions in a 6-0 win over Birmingham City.

Sam Kerr’s impressive marketing for Chelsea has hit a snag. As a result of the hits another goal to empower the Women’s Super League champions in a 6-0 win over Birmingham City.

The Matildas captain recently scored in the Blues’ Champions League victory over Wolfsburg. She closed her trail at the Kingsmeadow home of Chelsea ahead of Sunday. Sunday to improve herself by participating in the WSL scoring charts.

When she returned home with her robust hat-trick net just before the break. It took her to score 17 league goals while making 23 in all competitions.

Later on Sunday, Arsenal’s leading WSL player, Vivianne Miedema, scored two goals in Arsenal’s 4-0 win. The victory over Bristol City will get back with Kerr in the women’s boot race.

The win has been Kerr’s undisputed run that she has now scored ten goals. And assisted two more in her last six games. 

All a good sign for her Matildas side as they prepare to return to the international game this weekend.

The Australians will play in Germany on Saturday. Then, face the Netherlands in Nijmegen next Tuesday. Where Kerr and Miedema can show why they are considered the top two strikers in the women’s game.

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was also left singing about her top scorer.

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was also left singing about her top scorer. She said, “Sam Kerr’s goals came at the right time. Her confidence and ingenuity are growing week by week. And she should have won the title.”

While Kerr was comfortable resting just an hour later by Hayes. It was just a sign that her strike partner Fran Kirby was in the middle of the pitch.

Emma Hayes (Source The Guardian)
Emma Hayes (Source: The Guardian)

The England international scored two goals in the second half. As the ‘Special K’ brought the season to 44 in all competitions.

Sam Kerr first showed her sharpness in the 25th minute. After Birmingham goalkeeper Hannah Hampton connected the ball to Erin Cuthbert to her left. Moreover,  Australia could pick up the loose ball and break it home from a small corner.

Shortly afterward, Kerr missed a few chances. And fired heavily with a big miscue, and just fell across the Pernille Harder cross.

However, she hit twice more in the two minutes just before the break. she was first responding quickly and urging home to come back. In the 45th minute after, Pernille Harder’s head hit the bar.

Sam Kerr completes her third hat-trick of the season.

In the first half of the first half, Kerr then showed more ambition than anyone to get Cuthbert’s free-kick into the other head in the corner. And complete her third hat-trick of the season.

Sam Kerr - The AFC
Sam Kerr (Source: The AFC)

After the break, the two-time Kirby made a reasonable effort during the suspension. And another from Guro Reiten secured an easy win. As Chelsea sits top of the league with just three games left.

Manchester City trailed by two points behind in a 3-0 win over Tottenham later on Sunday.

With Chelsea still battling four trophies this season. The WSL decision looks set to be a meeting between the Blues and City in Manchester on April 25.

Elsewhere, Matilda Hayley Raso had a good game against Everton as they beat Aston Villa 3-1.

Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. In his free time, you can find him hitting the courts or hitting the trails, always looking for new ways to challenge himself and improve his skills.

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