"We are playing well, we are playing good football and that breeds confidence in everyone," Russo explained while reflecting on the team's current trajectory. The forward noted that the atmosphere at both Meadow Park and the London Colney training ground has shifted as the squad finds its rhythm at the perfect time.
"We are winning as well, we are grinding out results in different ways and everyone is contributing in different ways, so I think the feeling around the whole team in general is really positive," she continued.
The Belgian side's manager, Arno Van den Abbeel, was quick to acknowledge the gap in quality following the full-time whistle. "In the first half we picked our moments, we had some good opportunities. In the second half they went all in and we had some good chances but unfortunately you see the quality of Arsenal," he admitted.
"The slightest mistake you make or the moment you have to make changes to your structure and they really performed well. They deserve to go through obviously and we are just very proud of the journey we have taken so far."