by Douglas Higginbottom » Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:47 pm
I think outclassed isn't far off a summary of that game. They were stronger in challenges, cleverer in winning free kicks, better movement off the ball, better first touch so their passing game benefitted a lot and had us chasing shadows at times.
Lyon are definitely the best women's team I have seen and definitely put into some perspective how good we are bearing in mind that in almost all the games we play we dominate the ball and the game.
No doubt Nick Cushing will have learned a ton from this game as will the players but I doubt it will help change the result in the second leg. I expect changes in the starting line up for the return.
For me there are a few players not really good enough for the absolute top level. Good enough for the english game maybe as we can win games with the odd goal but not against the best.