Wieke Kaptein scored a stunning goal but Chelsea were given a stern test by Austria Wien as they began their Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Plough Lane.

Chelsea went ahead in spectacular style early on. Sandy Baltimore's run was ended by a well-timed sliding tackle and the ball spun loose. Collecting it 25 yards from goal was Kaptein, and after taking a touch she hammered it in off the bar.

Keira Walsh was forced off injured after 20 minutes, a potential blow for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's WSL game at home to Arsenal. The home side were living dangerously when goalkeeper Livia Peng fumbled a shot from a short corner routine. There was almost a sublime equaliser when Louise Schoffel danced her way through Chelsea's defence and hit a low shot that flashed inches wide.

Sjoeke Nusken should have settled the match with a free hit 10 yards out that she wastefully thumped into the supporters. Chelsea's number looked to be up when Kosovan forward Modesta Uka went through and hit the post, but they clung on for a nervy win.