Arsenal could not impose its game against Paris FC and fell 2-4 in the first phase of the Women’s Champions League.
Arsenal failed to make a comeback against Paris FC and was one step away from the group stage of the Women’s Champions League. The Linköping Arena was the scene of the defeat of the English team by 2 to 4 in the penalty shootout.
After a close first half, but without goals from either team, the red and white They bet their best cards in the last minutes looking to obtain a place in the next round of the tournament.
Those led by Jonas Eidevall began the meeting in a satisfactory manner. At 7 minutes, Frida Maanum wanted to put the Artilleras ahead with a powerful shot that ended up in the hands of the Parisian goalkeeper. After this, Lotte Wubben-Moy tried the same, but the ball hit the post.
In view of Arsenal’s persistence, the blues chose to move their game to the wings and take advantage of their speed. The “9” of the Parisian women opened the scoring at minute 56 through a fortuitous cross that went over the head of goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger.
To the confusion of Arsenal, Mathilde Bourdieu scored the second goal just one minute after making it 1-0. On this occasion, she beat the red-and-white goalkeeper face-to-face, leaving her with no options.
Arsenal’s salvation was on the bench
The red and white coach made 4 changes at minute 59 of the match, which allowed the ideas of a team without force to be refreshed. Lina Hurtig, Victoria Pelova, Alessia Russo and Katie McCabe replaced Caitlin Foord, Lia Walti, Stina Blacktenius and Noelle Maritz respectively.
Russo was in charge of converting the Artilleras’ first goal in the 80th minute. The new red and white forward took advantage of a mistake by Teninsoun Sissoko in her own area and sent the ball into the back of the net to make it 2-1.
After the world runner-up’s goal, Jennifer Beattie entered the field in the 93rd minute to replace Amanda Ilestedt. The English fairy godmother only needed 3 minutes to tie the duel. Beattie perfectly headed a free kick taken by Katie McCabe, one of the 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or.
The moment of the truth
The minutes did not stop ticking and at 106 Arsenal’s charm came to an end. Julie Soyer scored the third goal for Pariswhich allowed him to regain the lead.
Against all odds, the unbreakable spirit of the red and white “23” bore fruit. Russo not only played his first game with Arsenal but also scored his first double. The former Manchester United equalized the duel and imposed its definition in the penalty shootout.
The successes of Théa Greboval, Célina Ould Hocine, Clara Matéo and Louna Ribadeira gave Paris the victory. This is because in the artillery group only Kim Little and Katie McCabe scoredwhile Frida Maanum and Alessia Russo missed the defining shots.
Now the red and whites must prepare to face their next league commitments. Last season they reached third placeso in this campaign they cannot settle for less.
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Favorite team: Real Madrid
Favorite players: Luka Modric and Athenea del Castillo
2023-09-10 00:55:31
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