Sam Kerr nets brace in Chelsea’s shutout win over Everton

Sam Kerr returned to her scoring ways Sunday, notching two goals in Chelsea’s 4-0 thumping of Everton.

Fran Kirby struck first in the game’s 25^th minute, cutting around her defender before looping the ball into the far post to put Chelsea up 1-0.

Everybody together now... 🎶 SUPER, SUPER FRAN 🎶

What a goal, @frankirby 👏#WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/5jfh7IpIPf

— ata football (@atafball) September 12, 2021

Kerr added to the Blues’ lead in the opening minutes of the second half, pouncing on a costly defensive mistake from Everton.

You can't make mistakes like that in front of Sam Kerr!

She punishes the Everton mistake and doubles Chelsea's lead and it's the dream start to the second half for them 💭#WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/RO1ktWnDB5

— ata football (@atafball) September 12, 2021

Chelsea’s next goal came in the 74^th minute, with Guro Reiten finding the head of Kerr to extend their lead to 3-0.

Pin point cross from Guro Reiten 🎯

Sam Kerr heads it in and it's 3-0!#WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/CnHkJbB0Tp

— ata football (@atafball) September 12, 2021

Four minutes later, Beth England tapped in a deflected shot from Erin Cuthbert, notching Chelsea’s fourth and final goal of the game.

Pin point cross from Guro Reiten 🎯

Sam Kerr heads it in and it's 3-0!#WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/CnHkJbB0Tp

— ata football (@atafball) September 12, 2021

Chelsea’s emphatic victory comes after a 3-2 opening loss to Arsenal in Emirates stadium.

Next up: The Blues will take on Manchester United on Sept. 26 following the international break.