A spot within the Women’s Champions League closing remains to be on the road with the second leg locked at 1-1 between Arsenal and Wolfsburg on the Emirates Stadium after 45 minutes. After a 2-2 attract Germany, Stina Blackstenius gave the hosts an ideal begin in north London as she pounced on some poor defending, however Jill Roord bought Wolfsburg stage as she struck in opposition to her former membership.
Arsenal proceed to battle big damage issues, with Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema amongst their stars compelled to observe on from the touchline. The WSL title appears to be out of attain for Jonas Eidevall’s aspect, however there may be nonetheless the chance to show this into an historic season ought to Arsenal add European glory to their Conti Cup success.
Wolfsburg had been knocked out within the semi-finals by Barcelona a 12 months in the past and try to arrange a shot at revenge, with the Spanish aspect ready within the closing for whoever comes out on high tonight. Follow all of the motion with Standard Sport’s LIVE weblog under, that includes skilled evaluation from Simon Collings on the floor!
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Reaction from the Arsenal camp
Simon Collings on the Emirates
Heartbreak for Arsenal as their Champions League dream ends proper on the demise. Incredible effort to get this far given accidents.
Big problem now to regroup in WSL and guarantee they qualify for subsequent season’s WCL.
FT: Arsenal 2-3 Wolfsburg (agg 4-5)
Wolfsburg are by way of to the Champions League closing, the place they are going to face Barcelona.
Arsenal had been seconds away from penalties, however a late error has value them dearly. Devastating defeat.
120+4 minutes: Arsenal in full ‘kick everything that moves’ mode. Frustration very clear.
They’ve been so spectacular tonight, horrible means for them to lose this.
Simon Collings on the Emirates
That’s so merciless on Wubben-Moy, who has been glorious tonight. Such a painful means for Arsenal to lose it.
120+2 minutes: Arsenal absolutely ought to have a nook… however a goal-kick is given. That could possibly be that.
Looks prefer it was truly offside. Roord and McCabe conflict in midfield, referee swiftly over to place a cease to that.
120 minutes: Three minutes added on.
Emirates crowd doing their finest to roar Arsenal on. Still nearly time.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-3 Wolfsburg | Pauline Bremer 119′
WOLFSBURG HAVE WON IT!
Horrible second. Wubben-Moy tries to expire with the ball, will get robbed of the ball. Brand squares it and Brember has a tap-in.
Heartbreak.
115 minutes: Arsenal free-kick, this could possibly be their finest likelihood. Beattie up for it, nonetheless attempting to stretch that cramp away. Maanum swings the ball in, Popp again in her personal six-yard field to flick the header away.
Out to McCabe, again in… OFF THE BAR! Inches away from the cross discovering the far nook.