There’s an all British tie this week, with Glasgow City travelling to London to take on new FAWSL champs Chelsea in the last 32 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League first leg match, on Thurs…
By Laura Montgomery
Chelsea have essentially dominated English domestic football this season. Their victory on Sunday saw them add the league title to their Women’s FA Cup win, securing the double for Emma Hayes’ star studded side.
Glasgow City go into the match on the back of victory over Hibernian, which has all but mathematically secured their ninth League title in a row. With impressive European runs over recent seasons, expectations are high, but City have never faced such a difficult team so early on in the competition – despite Chelsea’s lack of experience in Europe.
Head Coach Scott Booth knows his side will be facing toughest test. He said, “Chelsea are a top class team who will be full of confidence having just won the league. Our players are looking forward to this challenge. They want to test themselves against the best teams in Europe so our trip to London offers us that opportunity. We have great experience in the dressing room and the value of that is huge in this type of competition.”
Whilst City are regulars in Europe, this is Chelsea’s debut in the competition and City fans will be hoping their side’s experience in the past will help them overcome Chelsea over two legs.
Chelsea host Glasgow City this Thursday at 7.30pm at Wheatsheaf Park, Staines Town, London (where the first 150 fans can pick up a free copy of SHE KICKS ISSUE 30).
The return leg is on Wednesday 14th October at Airdrie’s Excelsior Stadium. Tickets are £10 adult, £5 kids and are on sale via www.glasgowcityfc.co.uk or can be purchased at the turnstile on the night.
Pictured – Scott Booth (Photo: Andy Buist)
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