There was nothing to separate the teams over 90 minutes at Kingsmeadow, with big chances for both sides. But after Sam Kerr and Simi Awujo goals three minutes apart ensured the tie initially finished 1-1, Chelsea eventually won it when Naomi Girma scored from close range in the additional half-hour.
“So proud of the players, so proud of all the commitment,” he told MUTV a few minutes after the final whistle.
“We’ve just played back-to-back-to-back-to-back games, travel away, travel home, and to put that performance in epitomises everything we are. It epitomises our fans’ energy, our players’ energy.