Ajax was forced to admit its superiority against Chelsea on Tuesday evening. The London club won 3-0 and were smarter, physical and faster. condition”Boys against men', or girls against women?
Maybe, as Chelsea coach Emma Hayes admitted afterwards. “I think it's an experience. I remember when we first started this competition (UEFA Women's Champions League, ed.). Maybe we were the same way. But listen, they (Ajax, ed.) have three games here at home that they won against.” “The big European teams. I certainly didn't underestimate them,” Hayes confirmed.
She continues: “The Barclays Women’s Super League is a very physical competition, so you have to do that. We definitely showed our experience, our calm and our composure. Even if it’s not perfect, we stay calm and have good discipline. That was the solution and I felt the biggest difference.”
What can the Eredivisie do to eventually develop to the level of the Barclays Women's Super League? Hayes didn't know the answer to him so quickly. “I am a big fan of Dutch football,” she said. “I think Ajax in particular is a team on its way to the top.” “I think you have to be patient. I don't think it's going to happen anytime soon.”
“I say that, someone who has been beaten so many times in Europe, against Wolfsburg, against Barcelona. Then you learn, then you develop, then you add something to your team. Then hopefully there will be more investment from other clubs. And then you continue to compete and the levels continue to go up.” Rise. I've been at Chelsea for almost twelve years. The Premier League has taken a long time to reach this level. I think Holland should keep going, you're going in the right direction. “And the fans have been fantastic,” Hayes concluded with a smile.
