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Aggie Beever-Jones is targeting another strong performance when Chelsea Women face an A-League All-Stars side in Sydney on Wednesday 12 August, following her hat-trick in a 7-0 opening tour win over Auckland.
The match at Allianz Stadium kicks off at 10.45am UK time and will be broadcast live for free on the Chelsea Official App and website.
Beever-Jones netted three times in the first 25 minutes against Auckland. New signing Giulia Dragoni marked her debut with a goal, while Sandy Baltimore, Maika Hamano and Mayra Ramirez were also on the scoresheet.
"It was really good to score the hat-trick in Auckland," said Beever-Jones. "We kickstarted our pre-season in the best possible way and getting on the scoresheet was also great."
Beever-Jones also highlighted Dragoni's debut contribution. "I was pleased for Giulia that she made her first Chelsea appearance and scored a goal. It was really lovely to see and the game was really fun."
The forward expects a stiffer test in Sydney. "I think it will be a really tough game against the A-League All-Stars. I think they'll come out wanting to prove a point, but we'll be ready for that battle."
Chelsea are the first WSL club to tour Australia and New Zealand this pre-season. Beever-Jones noted the significance of the reception from local supporters. "It's great to see Chelsea shirts out here. I think it shows the growth of the women's game that as a club we can reach the other side of the world."