Slegers described an “unbelievable efficiency” within the second leg due to the fightback Arsenal knew Chelsea would give.
Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar returned to the beginning XI and put in a shocking efficiency, denying Sam Kerr on a number of events within the second half.
England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy was a rock on the again within the absence of Leah Williamson and Arsenal weren’t shaken when fellow centre-half Steph Catley went off with a calf damage on the finish of the primary half.
In-form striker Alessia Russo was stuffed with tips and flicks. The England worldwide often retains touches on the ball to a minimal however she did what it took to flee difficult conditions when stress was constructing.
Slegers stated her workforce have been ready to “undergo” so as to get what they needed and it paid off ultimately.
“It is struggling for one thing you’re keen on. I feel that is what the workforce did rather well. They have been ready for a tough state of affairs and for momentum shifts,” she added.
“Within the first quarter-hour, probably on the finish of the sport when issues modified once more, they simply stayed within the ‘managed center’, as we name it.
“They stayed within the recreation and have been continually answerable for no matter state of affairs or momentum swing. They did their job. Mentally we have been in management.
“In fact, we needed to cease them getting possibilities and in a really perfect world there aren’t any photographs but it surely was two actually good groups going in opposition to one another.”
Former England captain Steph Houghton stated Arsenal have been “higher in massive moments” and deserved to progress on the steadiness of the tie.
Brighton ahead Fran Kirby added: “Arsenal allowed Chelsea to have the ball, they have been comfy of their block and defensively labored actually onerous.
“With the alternatives that that they had, they may even have gone on and received the sport, so they are going to be actually pleased with the efficiency.
“It confirmed a special facet to Arsenal. It confirmed what they will do after they need to defend.”
Arsenal will hope to e-book their place within the closing after they tackle the winner between Lyon and Wolfsburg – who play one another on Thursday evening.
The ultimate takes place on 23 Might in Oslo, Norway.
