CHAMBERS HOPES TO KEEP GREAT RUN GOING

READING FC Women’s manager Kelly Chambers praised her side after they progressed in the FA Women’s Cup.

The squad beat Brighton 3-2 on Sunday, and the gaffer couldn’t be more pleased.

“I was really happy with our first 45 minutes and I think we dominated most of the first-half,” said Chambers.

“We probably should have gone into the break with a slightly bigger lead than we did, but getting to half-time we were pleased with how things were going, just needing to make a couple of tweaks.

“Second-half, we started bright and continued the high intensity, but we allowed them to work their way back into the game and then naturally there’s an element of panic.

“When they scored their second, we weren’t there defensively as we have been for much of the last few games. I know my girls, I know they will fight right to the end and they showed their resilience once again.

“Towards the end, the game turned very transitional from both sides, but credit to the girls for exploiting that final counterattack which proved decisive in the end.

“Full credit also goes to Tia, for winning the game, following up the chance from Deanne who I thought was also outstanding, creating so many problems.

“We’re on a great run, we want to keep that alive, but also keeping our feet rooted to the ground knowing the hard work we have to put in to achieve these results.

“It’s a bizarre game, especially when you compare it to how last week played out, but playing at the level we are now you cannot afford to switch off or make any silly mistakes as the opposition can punish you like Brighton did today.”