"I think we have to put our hands up and own the performance and congratulate Brighton because they managed the game better than us. They were clinical with the finishes they had, and we didn't create enough, though there were enough chances to win the game today."
"You obviously don't want to sit with it for too long, we're professionals, so we know how to respond to situations like this. We'll obviously be disappointed in our performance, and we'll reflect, assess."
Arsenal was eliminated from the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 2-0 defeat to Brighton. Madison Haley scored first for Brighton, followed by Caitlin Hayes' header from a corner. Arsenal had a higher expected goals total but struggled to convert chances. Coach Renee Slegers urged the team to own their performance and regroup for upcoming challenges in the Women's Super League and Champions League. Captain Kim Little acknowledged the need to reflect on the defeat while remaining focused on future matches.
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