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 normally retains touches on the ball to a minimal however she did what it took to flee tough conditions when strain was constructing.
Slegers mentioned her workforce had been ready to “endure” with a view to get what they needed and it paid off in the long run.
“It is struggling for one thing you’re keen on. I feel that is what the workforce 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 sport and had been consistently in charge of no matter situation or momentum swing. They did their job. Mentally we had been in management.
“In fact, we needed to cease them getting possibilities and in an excellent world there are not any photographs however it was two actually good groups going in opposition to one another.”
Former England captain Steph Houghton mentioned Arsenal had been “higher in large moments” and deserved to progress on the stability 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 exhausting.
“With the alternatives that that they had, they might even have gone on and received the sport, so they are going to be actually pleased with the efficiency.
“It confirmed a special aspect to Arsenal. It confirmed what they’ll do after they must defend.”
Arsenal will hope to guide their place within the remaining 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.
