Three Juventus Women players have reacted to their crucial 3-1 draw against Hammarby in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Remina Chiba scored twice in extra time to secure the victory, with Alba Redondo scoring earlier in the match.
Isaac Guerrero, the Juventus Women coach, praised his team's courage and resilience after the match. "I'm very proud of this team, who gave it their all right from the start," he said. "These girls are an inspiration, from number one to number twenty-five and from number twenty-five back to number one."
The team has made great strides in becoming more efficient in their passing and ball control since the start of the season. Guerrero also highlighted the importance of taking the initiative in football, saying, "In football, taking the initiative is always more difficult, but this team tries to do just that."
Barbara Bonansea, a Juventus Women player, emphasized the team's unity and commitment to their coach's approach. "The coach had asked us to put our heart into what we do and, when things get tough, to put even more into it: I think that's exactly what we did," she said.
The team's confidence and character have been notable in their performances this season. Bonansea added, "We believe in the coach's approach and that makes all the difference. It hasn't been difficult to adapt to the new way of playing football because both those who were already here and the new signings have given their all."
Eva Schatzer, another Juventus Women player, highlighted the team's ability to stick to their game plan and defend through possession. "The coach asks us to wait for the right moment, playing lots of short passes without forcing the issue when we're under pressure, and then looking to play the ball forward when space opens up," she said.
The team's progress in the Champions League is an important objective, and their victory over Hammarby is a significant step forward. Schatzer added, "Progressing in the Champions League was one of our objectives and this victory is very important."
The team will now look to build on this momentum as they progress to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Source: Yahoo Sports