Arsenal are the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup winners after defeating Brazilian side SC Corinthians 3-2 in extra time.
In a thrilling tie at the Emirates stadium, the Gunners dominated the early stages. They were rewarded after a quarter of an hour as Olivia Smith found the net with a cool finish on the half-volley.
Despite the strong start, Corinthians’ captain Gabi Zanotti – aged 40 – equalised after a penalty-area scramble only six minutes later.
A header by Lotte Wubben-Moy from Emily Fox’s cross restored Arsenal’s advantage early in the second half, although the Brazilian team protested for a foul in the box.
With only seconds to play, however, referee Katia Itzel García was sent to the VAR monitor after Katie McCabe brought down Corinthians midfielder Gisela Robledo.
A penalty was awarded, and Vic Albuquerque converted deep into stoppage time to send the game into an additional half an hour.
Caitlin Foord, a substitute for Smith, ultimately found the winner in the 104th minute thanks to strong play by Frida Maanum, winning the ball back in midfield.
Foord found the Corinthians’ keeper Lelê’s near post with a powerful strike to bring Arsenal glory.
The Gunners’ victory was left bittersweet as goalkeeper Anneke Borbe was stretchered off, following a collision with Wubben-Moy in the final seconds of the game.
An attendance of 25,031 at the Emirates watched as Renee Slegers’ team picked up the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy.
Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum picks up the Player of the Tournament trophy, awarded by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger.
Major names from the footballing world were present, such as President Gianni Infantino, and Arsène Wenger, Chief of Global Football Development.
The prize for Arsenal is £1.7million, the most money ever awarded in women’s football.
Winners of last season’s six regional competitions came together as continental representatives, playingfor the right to be named as the best women’s club team in the world.
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StandfirstArsenal claim the first ever FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy in an action-packed encounter.
Arsenal are the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup winners after defeating Brazilian side SC Corinthians 3-2 in extra time.
In a thrilling tie at the Emirates stadium, the Gunners dominated the early stages. They were rewarded after a quarter of an hour as Olivia Smith found the net with a cool finish on the half-volley.
Despite the strong start, Corinthians’ captain Gabi Zanotti – aged 40 – equalised after a penalty-area scramble only six minutes later.
A header by Lotte Wubben-Moy from Emily Fox’s cross restored Arsenal’s advantage early in the second half, although the Brazilian team protested for a foul in the box.
With only seconds to play, however, referee Katia Itzel García was sent to the VAR monitor after Katie McCabe brought down Corinthians midfielder Gisela Robledo.
A penalty was awarded, and Vic Albuquerque converted deep into stoppage time to send the game into an additional half an hour.
Caitlin Foord, a substitute for Smith, ultimately found the winner in the 104th minute thanks to strong play by Frida Maanum, winning the ball back in midfield.
Foord found the Corinthians’ keeper Lelê’s near post with a powerful strike to bring Arsenal glory.
The Gunners’ victory was left bittersweet as goalkeeper Anneke Borbe was stretchered off, following a collision with Wubben-Moy in the final seconds of the game.
An attendance of 25,031 at the Emirates watched as Renee Slegers’ team picked up the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy.
Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum picks up the Player of the Tournament trophy, awarded by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger.
Major names from the footballing world were present, such as President Gianni Infantino, and Arsène Wenger, Chief of Global Football Development.
The prize for Arsenal is £1.7million, the most money ever awarded in women’s football.
Winners of last season’s six regional competitions came together as continental representatives, playingfor the right to be named as the best women’s club team in the world.
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