OL Lyonnes midfielder Lily Yohannes is back in the UWCL Star Power Index after a stellar performance against Inter Milan, highlighted by a wild long-distance lob that completely chipped the goalkeeper. This isn’t just a highlight reel moment either; it is her second such chipped goal in the tournament, adding a massive punch to OL’s already stacked attack.
Yohannes Is Cooking, And Inter Milan Felt The Heat
This 19-year-old American talent is making waves, especially when so many other U.S. women’s national team players are out with injuries or riding the bench. Yohannes was the engine of a midfield trio alongside Melchie Dumornay and Damaris Egurrola, a group that absolutely dominated the middle third of the pitch against the tournament debutants from Inter Milan. The energy was palpable, and just before the hour mark, after a Dumornay attempt was controversially ruled out for a foul, Yohannes seized the moment. Her heads-up, quick play led to that crazy, almost unbelievable, long-distance lob that sailed right over the keeper. Seriously, who does that twice in one tournament? It is clear this kid is special and knows how to deliver when her team needs it most.
Chelsea’s Wieke Kaptein Is Pulling All The Strings
But Yohannes wasn’t the only player lighting up the Champions League. Chelsea FC desperately needed a defining game at this midway point of the season, and Wieke Kaptein delivered a standout performance that provided exactly that. The Dutch international completely dictated their 2-0 victory against Roma, cranking up the energy in the second half. It felt like all of Chelsea’s attacking play ran through Kaptein, who showed an incredible ability to pick out runners in the buildup and slice through Roma’s lines with deep passes. She was directly responsible for setting up both assists on goals by Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan. This dominant showing followed up her game-winning lone goal performance against Austria Wien on opening day. Thanks to Kaptein’s impact, Chelsea now sits with seven points, firmly among the top four in the league phase table.
Servette Finds Life Thanks To Marinelli’s Firepower
Finally, we have Gloria Marinelli turning things around for Servette FCCF. They were desperate for points and goals, and Marinelli, a forward, completely flipped the script on their Champions League fortunes in the first half against OH Leuven. Servette ended up defeating OH Leuven 5-1 on matchday 3, a huge result driven by Marinelli’s ability to create and convert.
These players are absolutely bringing the heat as the UWCL season rolls on. With performances like these, you know we’ll be watching closely to see who makes the next Star Power Index update.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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