Hayes: ‘Relived and exhausted’
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes: “I’m exhausted. Relieved and exhausted.
“I’m so happy for English football, both teams are through. What a performance that was from Arsenal.”
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Reaction from around The Athletic
Katie Whyatt: Ann-Katrin Berger’s personal story – diagnosed with thyroid cancer for a second time last summer and coming back to save two penalties to knock out Champions League holders Lyon – should provide inspiration and hope to so many that there can be life after cancer. What a moment to have.
Michael Cox: That’s an absolutely extraordinary comeback. Chelsea were out on their feet and seemingly out of ideas. One moment changes everything.
Sarah Shephard: Wow. So many momentum swings in that game. Berger’s saves see Chelsea through. Her technique is interesting. Never seen a keeper stand with hands behind their back before. Seems to work mind.
Liam Twomey: Remarkable to see Chelsea finally slay the Lyon dragon in such dramatic fashion. Maren Mjelde the most unflappable mind in Stamford Bridge. Ann-Katrin Berger adding another punctuation mark on an incredible personal comeback, Setting the standard for the whole club.
Meg Linehan: Wow that was truly a…
