Ex-England midfielder Karen Carney stated the package conflict that delayed the Girls’s Tremendous League match between Chelsea and Arsenal was “embarrassing”.
The sport at Stamford Bridge began half-hour late as Arsenal’s white socks have been the identical color because the hosts.
“Individuals make errors however the sport doesn’t want this and it is irritating,” stated Carney on Sky Sports activities.
An Arsenal official purchased black socks from the Chelsea megastore, with tape utilized to cowl over the Blues’ brand.
“We have waited so lengthy to speak solely about soccer within the ladies’s sport,” added Carney, who performed for each golf equipment in her taking part in profession.
“Clearly it is a human error, a mistake, but it surely’s embarrassing. It is embarrassing for the gamers and I am annoyed. This can be a large crowd, a large sport.
“It is a easy factor, a package and we’ve received it incorrect. We are going to transfer on and should, but it surely doesn’t look good for the sport.
“Arsenal this season, off the pitch, have been magnificent, they’ve led the best way when it comes to crowds, attendances, advertising and marketing, it is only a mistake from them.”
A crowd of greater than 30,000 was anticipated at Stamford Bridge for the match between present WSL leaders Chelsea and third-placed Arsenal.
