Maisie Miller | Our patience paid off in the end

Swansea City Women's Maisie Miller admitted patience was key after they booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Genero Adran Trophy with a 1-0 victory over Barry Town United Women.

Miller's second half goal proved decisive to secure a place in the last eight, with the Swan's goalscorer and Jess Williams both having a goal disallowed in the first half.

Barry would also have goalkeeper Molly Arnesen to thank after she was called into action during the second half to make some big saves. 

The result means that the Swans will now host reigning Adran Trophy champions Wrexham in the next round, with the tie scheduled to be played on Sunday, December 20. 

Miller admits the Swans had to be patient to get their reward on Sunday afternoon, but was sure it would come after the attacking pressure that the Swans put on their visitors.

“We are really happy as a team to have secured our place in the next round. It is what we came here to do," she said. 

“I am really pleased to get a goal. I think we had a fair few chances in the first half. Myself and Jess both had goals disallowed, which was frustrating, but we knew the goal would come if we kept playing the way we were.

“So, to get a goal in the second half makes me really happy.

“I think patience was key. We were getting into their final third with a lot of success and creating chances, so we would have liked to score more goals today.

“But ultimately, the one goal puts us into the next round, so we are happy.”

Miller, who has primarily featured as a full-back, was deployed in a more advanced role on the wing against Barry, and the Swans' number seven was pleased to demonstrate her versatility and contribute to the team in different ways.

“I like to help the team whenever I can, and playing in different positions gives me the opportunity to do that," she added.

“I enjoy getting the chance to play higher up the pitch, especially in games like today where we get to be more attack-minded.

“I think we showed the depth we have within the squad. We were missing a few key players, but those who came in did really well.

“I thought Lily Deacon was superb in that number nine position and led the line really well. Overall, it was a really good squad performance today.

“As a team, we want to build momentum throughout the season, and games like today bring us one step closer to reaching the final and hopefully winning the cup.