Chelsea boss Emma Hayes known as out Arsenal counterpart Jonas Eidevall for what she claimed to be “male aggression” following a touchline fracas with Blues midfielder Erin Cuthbert late within the Gunners’ 1-0 extra-time League Cup remaining victory.
Eidevall was fast to defend his behaviour, saying the disagreement started with a pre-match determination, favoured by Chelsea, to make use of a one-ball system within the remaining as a substitute of Arsenal’s multi-ball desire.
Cuthbert had gone for a throw-in late in further time when she circled and walked in the direction of Eidevall – probably reacting to one thing the Arsenal boss had mentioned – and the pair exchanged phrases on the touchline.
After the ultimate whistle, determined by a Stina Blackstenius strike 116 minutes into what had been a goalless stalemate, Hayes appeared to shove Eidevall as the 2 went in for his or her post-match handshake.
Requested concerning the Cuthbert incident, the Chelsea supervisor instructed BBC Sport: “I believe there’s a solution to behave on the aspect of the pitch and, not for the primary time… I’ve been in ladies’s soccer a very long time and I don’t suppose we should always tolerate male aggression like we did at this time.
“Fronting up or squaring as much as a participant is one thing that’s unacceptable.
“I’ve by no means been booked in 12 years of my profession however I believe there’s a solution to behave on the touchline. He obtained a yellow card however maybe ought to have been extra.”
Eidevall disagreed with Hayes’ evaluation of his actions, saying at his post-match press convention: “I don’t suppose I used to be aggressive. I believe that’s irresponsible to label it as that.
“The argument we had earlier than the sport. Arsenal wished a multi-ball system, Chelsea wished a one-ball system, due to this fact it was performed with a one-ball system.
“That incident, the ball is kicked away and Chelsea desires to take a brand new ball for a fast throw-in. I mentioned, ‘You guys wished to play with one ball, now that you must get that ball’.
“In fact, Erin isn’t comfortable about that. I didn’t say something extra however I believe that’s how it’s.”
He continued: “I believe there’s a solution to behave within the technical space and I believe there’s a solution to behave after a recreation, being an excellent winner, an excellent loser and that you must be accountable in each these conditions.
“I’m proud of the way in which I conduct myself then others want to have a look at themselves within the mirror and see if they’re proud of themselves.”
