News about Kadeisha Buchanan

KATHRYN BATTE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Emma Hayes' (above left) hopes of a fairytale ending to her Chelsea career may be over but the chance of ending the season with silverware is not. Barcelona may have taken the Champions League away from their grasp in controversial circumstances, but there is still a Women's Super League title to play for. Hayes, who described the game-changing decision to send off Kadeisha Buchanan in the second leg as the 'worst in the history of the women's Champions League', has to find a way to pick up herself and her players.

Emma Hayes slammed Kadeisha Buchanan's red card as the 'worst decision in women's Champions League history' after her Chelsea team suffered heartbreak against Barcelona. The Blues had come into the second leg of their semi-final with a 1-0 advantage after last week's victory in Spain, but a first half strike from Aitana Bonmati brought Barca level before Fridolina Rolfo converted a 75th minute penalty.

KATHRYN BATTE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The problem with playing the best team in the world over two legs is that you need to produce a perfect performance twice. Chelsea managed it in Barcelona, but were undone at Stamford Bridge. The small margins went against them. A deflection which helped Aitana Bonmati level the tie in the first half. The crossbar and post, which saved Barcelona on multiple occasions. But most importantly, Chelsea were left rueing two controversial officiating decisions that swung the balance of this second leg in Barca's favour. The first saw Kadeisha Buchanan wrongly sent off for a second bookable offence on the hour mark, leaving Chelsea to play with 10. The second saw Aitana Bonmati, who had brought Barca level on aggregate in the first half, win a questionable penalty - which Fridolina Rolfo converted.

KATHRYN BATTE AT ESTADI OLYMPIC LLUIS COMPANYS: This will have to go down as one of the greatest Chelsea performances during Emma Hayes' tenure. One for the ages, one for the history books - and possibly one that helps them reach the Champions League final at the expense of the holders. Barcelona had not lost at home since February 13, 2019. They had not lost all season. Their record in the Spanish league stands at 96 goals scored and just six conceded.

Emma Hayes' side squeaked ahead of Manchester City at the summit with four games to play, deposing the leaders on goal difference after efforts from Aggie Beever-Jones, Maika Hamano and Kadeisha Buchanan ensured they took advantage of the visitors' early misfortune.

TARA ANSON-WALSH AT LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE: As two embattled coaches locked horns at the home of Manchester United's women's team, it seemed against all odds that United would triumph over the perennial champions. For not only have United had an underwhelming season in the league where 'Skinner out' banners have become the norm, they had also never beaten Chelsea before yesterday - losing 10 of the 11 times they had met in all competitions prior, drawing the other. But a lot can change in a fortnight, as Emma Hayes has found. After getting knocked out of the Continental League Cup and becoming drawn in on a controversial debate on 'male aggression', the cracks were starting to show on the departing manager's swansong season, and United could feel it.

KATHRYN BATTE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Last week's 3-0 win over Ajax gave the Blues a 3-0 lead, but nothing is ever promised. Emma Hayes' team was not at their best in this second leg, but it didn't matter. A 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge was more than enough to begin what would be a tense match with reigning champions Barcelona. Their tie is still unfinished. The Catalans have a 2-1 lead ahead of their second leg with Norwegian side SK Brann on Thursday, but it would be a big surprise if they did not advance. Hayes and her players are keen to win this tournament, as it is no secret. It's the only piece of silverware Hayes is currently available, and with the 47-year-old's departure for the United States at the end of the season, it would be a fairytale ending for her to bow out as a European champion.

KATHYRN BATTE: Roebuck was No. 1 for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and was on track to become England's first-choice goalkeeper for the Euros the following year. However, she was sidelined by a complicated back injury condition for five months, just as Sarina Wiegman took over her position as England boss. Wiegman led Mary Earps out of the woods and ranked her No. 1 after Roebuck was injured. Roebuck returned to full fitness, but Earps' appearances ensured she stayed in her place for the Euros.

Thrashed 5-0 when fielding a second-string squad, a near-fully fit Matildas team fell short in Vancouver on Wednesday, losing 1-0 to the reigning Olympic Games gold medalists. Although the Australians had a few chances in the second half, they never lost in a lackluster final outing of a year that was marked by their qualification to the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals.

On Monday night, Mary Fowler, her colleagues, and every football fan in Australia thought she'd boosted the Matildas up 2-0 against Canada, but they were all shocked. Supporters of the national team took to social media to criticize the VAR's decision, which they branded "outrageous."

KATHRYN BATTE AT KINGSMEADOW: Manchester United boss Marc Skinner was left angry after his team was denied two stonewall penalties in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea that may have ramifications in the title race. The Blues were able to leap ahead of United in the Women's Super League table, but Skinner's team, who ruled the table, was dissatisfied with the officiating at Kingsmeadow. Skinner stopped short of recommending Chelsea receive preferential treatment, but cited several refereeing decisions that have been in their favour this season.

Emma Hayes, Chelsea's manager, admits she is still uncertain which players she will be fit and available for her team's women's FA Cup fifth round match against Arsenal on Sunday. Last week, the Blues had 15 international players from all around the world, with top scorer Sam Kerr facing the longest round trip after helping Australia win the Cup of Nations championship in her homeland. Jessie Fleming and Kadeisha Buchanan, a Canadian pair, were both in action and had yet to return home from their trip by the time Hayes spoke to the media on Friday afternoon.

KINGSMEADOW KATHRYN BATTE: Despite concerns from both teams over the pitch's state after minus temperatures overnight, the game continued. Several players fell over in the first stages before play was interrupted by referee Neil Hair. Both captains and managers were summoned to state that the pitch was "unsafe," and supporters were outraged.

The Matildas will face a difficult opponent in the'most competitive Women's World Cup in history' next year, bringing a mixed crowd to Australia and New Zealand for next year's tournament. During a glitzy ceremony in Auckland on Saturday evening, the pools and draw was decided, with Australia (main image) facing Olympic champions Canada (top), first-timers Ireland (center), and Nigeria (bottom).

Kadeisha Buchanan says the Women's Super League's fiercely competitive nature motivated her to trade Lyon for Chelsea this summer. Chelsea's five-time Champions League champion was Chelsea's biggest signing of the transfer window, with the Blues defeating multiple clubs to the Canadian international's signature. Buchanan wanted a new challenge and she got a first glimpse at how tough the WSL can be, with the Blues losing their first game of their championship defense at newly promoted Liverpool.

KATHYRN BATTE AT PRENTON PARK: A tale of three penalties culminated in the Women's Super League's biggest surprise this weekend, as reigning champions Chelsea lost 2-1 to newly promoted Liverpool. Gilly Flaherty kicked Guro Reiten instead of the ball, giving Chelsea a penalty, which Fran Kirby converted. However, while previous Liverpool teams may have failed, Matt Beard's team did the opposite. They worked tirelessly to prevent Chelsea from scoring a second before the Blues repaid the Reds' earlier generousity with a spot-kick of their own. Millie Bright was handled in the box, but Katie Stengel stepped up to equalize.