Women's Football Wednesday: How Chelsea got a first-leg advantage over Barcelona, Dash's new Brazilian analysed and Hershfelt scouted

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Each Wednesday, we highlight the latest match analysis and player scouting pieces from our dedicated women’s football team.

David Astill explains Emma Hayes’ tactical plan for Chelsea as they got a famous 1-0 win in their Champions League semi against Barcelona.

Houston Dash have gone big on the signing of Brazilian Tarciane – Jamie Steenberg analyses her game and what she can bring to the NWSL.

Staying in the US, Selim Ben Hmida scouts Hal Hershfelt.

That’s all for this morning – we will be back later with some articles from the #archives

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Women’s Football Wednesday: How Chelsea got a first-leg advantage over Barcelona, Dash’s new Brazilian analysed and Hershfelt scouted

Dash to Success: Houston’s bold bet on Tarciane and what it means for the team – scout report

From the archives: Why retaining Sorensen is a good move by Everton, Blackstenius scouted for Bayern, Real and Barca plus the best of Barca’s B production line

From the archives: Why retaining Sorensen is a good move by Everton, Blackstenius scouted for Bayern, Real and Barca plus the best of Barca's B production line