Former Manchester United goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain described Metropolis’s win as a “big assertion” to Europe’s elite.
“They didn’t simply win by luck, they didn’t simply depend on their goalkeeper to maintain them in it, they absolutely deserved to win the sport and win the sport comfortably,” she informed BBC Radio 5 Dwell.
“That’s going to offer them a lot confidence in any competitors they’re enjoying on this season.
“It is an enormous assertion, an excellent efficiency, an excellent end result and one that can stay of their file books and can be talked about for an extended, very long time.”
From the beginning, Metropolis pressed Barcelona and put stress on the defence and goalkeeper Cata Coll.
In addition to Layzell’s aggression down the proper, Lauren Hemp was a relentless risk on the left, Khadija Shaw was by means of the centre and Yui Hasegawa was a robust basis in midfield.
Barcelona, often so composed and intimidating, weren’t allowed to settle and although they improved within the second half, they had been caught out by Layzell’s well-timed move for Shaw which confirmed Metropolis’s victory with simply over 10 minutes to go.
“However if you wish to discuss successful competitions and tournaments, it must be sustained. It might probably’t be a one-off efficiency,” Chamberlain added.
“It’s received to be maintained. That is the problem that faces them now. Are you able to preserve this week in, week out?”
