Chelsea Girls head coach Sonia Bompastor says groups “wish to be in our position” regardless of a “disappointing” 2-2 draw towards West Ham Girls within the WSL.
The Blues raced right into a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes in a dominant opening, however had been pegged again by two Shekiera Martinez targets because the in-form Hammers fought again for a draw.
The end result cuts Chelsea’s lead on the high of the desk to 6 factors, with the chasing pack – Arsenal, Man Utd and Man Metropolis – all successful their matches on Sunday.
Nevertheless, regardless of her personal confession that parts ‘weren’t ok’, Bompastor is retaining a balanced view along with her workforce nonetheless but to be crushed within the WSL this season.
She informed Sky Sports activities: “We had a extremely dominant first half, particularly the primary half-hour. We created a variety of alternatives, we should always have scored greater than two targets within the first half, however we did not.
“After, we allowed West Ham to attain from a throw-in, which is not good from us. The efficiency within the second half wasn’t ok for us to get a greater end result.
“We additionally conceded too many conditions defensively, however while you take a look at the larger image, there’s 4 video games left, we’re six factors clear and in a extremely good place. Groups will want to be in our place.
“It’s a disappointing result but we are in a really good position still going into the next block… we need to stay together and be positive.”
Sunday’s recreation marked the tip of a gruelling few weeks for Chelsea, together with a four-match showdown with Man Metropolis throughout three competitions. They beat their WSL rivals within the Champions League on Thursday night time to succeed in the semi-finals, and are additionally within the ultimate 4 of the FA Cup.
However Bompastor is just not utilizing their schedule as an excuse for the draw, including: “This block [of games] has been crazy. We’ve played so many games – eight games in 28 days, we’ve travelled a lot, played intense games – and it’s always difficult with this quick turnaround to have all the energy.
“However it’s not an excuse. We’ve the depth and the standard within the squad sufficient to complete this block with a greater end result. However typically it occurs while you’re not medical sufficient.”
Skinner delighted with West Ham character
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West Ham’s Shekiera Martinez smashed in a volley to make it 2-1 in her workforce’s WSL conflict with Chelsea
For West Ham, they’re now unbeaten of their final three WSL video games, and dropping simply as soon as within the final 5. That run consists of taking factors from Chelsea and Man Metropolis.
Hammers boss Rehanne Skinner informed Sky Sports activities: “It’s the first time we’ve had a point off Chelsea. We worked incredibly hard and we caused them problems at the end. I’m delighted with the character and how the team went about the game.
“We in all probability wish to neglect the primary 20 minutes or so however we grew into it after that and we did effectively in direction of the tip to get the aim.
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West Ham’s Shekiera Martinez scores late of their WSL conflict with Chelsea, however was the striker in an offside place within the lead-up to the aim?
“The squad depth has improved… and It’s that ‘never say die’ attitude across the team. The belief and confidence in the team has grown so much based on the way we’re playing.
“The character within the workforce will get us to the purpose the place we all know we are able to get one thing out of it.”
West Ham are now up to seventh in the WSL table, with Skinner adding: “We’re seeking to end as excessive up the desk as we are able to.
“I never look at the bottom of the table, only the teams we’re trying to catch and that’s what has driven this team game on game. We’re focused on the one in front and we want to beat the next team.”
Christensen: West Ham not fortunate, they’ve labored laborious
Izzy Christensen on Sky Sports activities: “Bringing Martinez into the side has given West Ham a lot of belief in that area… They’re forming a nice trio up front with Asseyi and Ueki.
“What impressed me essentially the most in the present day was staying within the recreation and being aggressive. The best way they adopted via within the second half, they had been up in Chelsea’s faces and deserve a variety of credit score.
“West Ham are not lucky right now and they’ve worked hard to get this run of results. That comes because they’ve stuck to their task and believing in what they do.
“It is a message to different groups on this league in being affected person and likewise realizing it is a course of. A degree on the champions is outstanding for West Ham.”
