Chelsea failed to capitalise on a dominant display in their Women's Champions League opener as they were held to a 1-1 draw away against Twente.

Sonia Bompastor made seven changes to the side that drew with Manchester United last Friday and despite creating a host of chances in Enschede her side were forced to settle for a point.

Even that had looked in jeopardy when the home side took the lead against the run of play just past the hour mark, Danique van Ginkel sending a wonderful finish into the top corner, before Sandy Baltimore's penalty rescued the Blues.

Image: Aggie Beever-Jones heads at goal during Chelsea's Champions League game with FC Twente

Chelsea ought to have fallen behind after 11 minutes to a rare Twente opening, Leonie Vliek playing a clever one-two with Jill Roord to make space to shoot but inexplicably opting to pass, allowing Ellie Carpenter to recover and make the clearance.

Sjoeke Nusken then back heeled inches past the post from Maika Hamano's cut-back before Oriane Jean-Francois teed up Hamano who blazed over from a good position on the edge of the penalty area.

Twente goalkeeper Diede Lemey...