Pride Park pitch was not fit for Women's League Cup final, Chelsea coach Bompastor says
Chelsea Women's head coach Sonia Bompastor criticised Pride Park's pitch quality after her side beat Manchester City 2-1 to win the Women's League Cup, suggesting such standards might not be accepted in the men's game.
Sonia Bompastor asks if Women’s League Cup final pitch would be accepted in men’s game
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor questioned whether the standard of the Women’s League Cup final pitch would have been accepted in the men’s game. Saturday’s final between Chelsea and Manchester City was hosted at Derby County’s Pride Park, with the playing surface bobbly and cut up, and with large portions appearing sandy.
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