In the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final, Paris Saint-Germain took a significant step forward by defeating BK Hacken 2-1 in Sweden. Eva Gaetino and Tabitha Chawinga netted the goals for the visiting team, while Rosa Kafaji struck an equalizer for Hacken in the first half.
The return leg is scheduled for March 28, with PSG, who have reached the finals twice before, aiming to advance further in their quest for the title.
Champions league Quarter Final
Paris Saint-Germain will carry a crucial 2-1 lead into the forthcoming UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg, following a hard-fought victory over BK Hacken at the Hisingen Arena. The visiting team saw goals from Eva Gaetino and the prolific Tabitha Chawinga, which showedan equalizing strike from Rosa Kafaji of Hacken. It thereby enhance PSG’s ambitions to secure their maiden championship after finishing as runners-up twice before.
Second Leg
Looking ahead to the second leg, PSG’s performance in Sweden gives them a solid foundation but they are well aware that the job is not done. The slender one-goal advantage means there is no room for complacency.
Good Spirit, Skill And Strategy
The team will need to harness the same spirit, skill, and strategy that brought them success in the first leg to ensure they can overcome BK Hacken once more and advance closer to their dream of lifting the trophy.
23 Minutes to score a goal
From the onset, PSG was tipped as the heavy favorites and their on-field performance justified this status. It took 23 minutes for the Parisians to assert their dominance, with American defender Eva Gaetino, who joined the squad in February, finding the net.
Gaetino Goal
The goal came in a moment of scrappy but effective play inside the box. Gaetino perfectly positioned to capitalize on a rebound from Chawinga’s initial header, which Hacken’s goalkeeper Jennifer Falk had saved.
Resilience and Strategic Gameplay
This match not only highlighted PSG’s attacking prowess but also revealed their resilience and strategic gameplay, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating second leg in their quest for UEFA Women’s Champions League glory.
