
Sonia Bompastor added to the criticism of the Pride Park pitch that staged Chelsea’s victory over Manchester City in the Women’s League Cup final and said that she doubted a men’s final would be played under the same conditions.
The playing surface at Derby County’s stadium was noticeably poor after a long winter and demanding Championship season - with bare patches visible and creating an uneven bounce for the players. Chelsea defeated City 2-1 to win the first silverware of the campaign.