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 harm on the finish of the primary half.
In-form striker Alessia Russo was filled with methods 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 mentioned her staff had been ready to “endure” so as to get what they wished and it paid off ultimately.
“It is struggling for one thing you’re keen on. I feel that is what the staff did rather well. They had been ready for a troublesome situation 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 had been continuously accountable for no matter situation or momentum swing. They did their job. Mentally we had been in management.
“In fact, we wished to cease them getting possibilities and in a perfect world there aren’t any photographs but it surely was two actually good groups going towards one another.”
Former England captain Steph Houghton mentioned Arsenal had been “higher in huge moments” and deserved to progress on the steadiness of the tie.
Brighton ahead Fran Kirby added: “Arsenal allowed Chelsea to have the ball, they had been snug of their block and defensively labored actually laborious.
“With the alternatives that they’d, they might even have gone on and gained 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 must defend.”
Arsenal will hope to e-book their place within the ultimate after they tackle the winner between Lyon and Wolfsburg – who play one another on Thursday night time.
The ultimate takes place on 23 Could in Oslo, Norway.
