And that is the true quality difference I was talking about!

Barca next.

Ouch Barca...

Well if we are to finally win it we were always going to have to beat them.

They whalloped Wolfsburg 10-2 on aggregate... we will need to be much, much better than we have been to have a chance.

Sam Kerr and Guro Reitan back would be helpful. Am guessing the world's most expensive player would be as well.

I appreciate that we are constantly looking forwards, looking at the next hurdle to overcome, and Barca will be tough. But let's take a moment to reflect on this.

From the outside, some, like the press, will see this as us matching Arsenal's achievement from the night before. Hell no.

This was an outstanding masterclass from Sonia and the team. If we had taken half of the chances we created, over and above the three we scored, we would have hit 6 or 7. Against Man City! With the pressure of being 0-2 down in a knockout game. Outstanding. We hit the post twice, the bar once, JRK was outstanding but if she had her shooting boots on she would have bagged two. Ramirez bamboozled their defence then hit straight at the keeper Keating. Keating by the way pulled of at least three fine saves by luck or judgement. One cleared off the line. It was one of the most complete performances, across genders, that I have seen all season.

Kaneryd shredded them, James untouchable, Baltimore rampaging, Bright imperious, Hampton unflappable, Ramirez Costa clone, and Erin being well, Erin! Of course you can get games when the stars align, 5 or 6 playes are in their groove and it all clicks. To call it up to order when it really, really, absolutely, has to happen there and then. Fantastic set up, tactics and in game management from Sonia Bompastor. Magnificent.

We might beat Barca, we might not and whatever happens this game will get consigned to the list and forgotten because its just on the path, but my God what an outstanding performance ladies, take a bow.

5 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Sam Kerr and Guro Reiten back would be helpful. Am guessing the world's most expensive player would be as well.

Guess again !

What an incredible performance, that is down to talent, determination, team spirit and good coaching. Now pleeeeeaaaaaaase beat Barcelona!