It was a very even game, at the Emirates Stadium, and Lyon emerged as winners thanks to an own goal scored by Frida Maanum just before half-time. Officiating has been – once again – very poor as the goal should have been disallowed for a clear offside: Malard might have not touched the ball, but […]
What a night at the Groupama Stadium! A sensational win at the defending champions, built on a clever game plan perfectly executed by the players on the pitch and lots of solidarity across the different units. This Olympique Lyonnais team had never conceded more than four goals in their whole history and didn’t lose a […]
There’s a first time for everything, including scoring your first European goal. Last night was a first for Steph Catley, Anna Patten and Caitilin Foord, who were on the scoresheet during the 5-1 win against HB Køge. It was tough to break down Køge’s deep-low block but once Steph Catley’s marevellous free-kick went in, the […]
If there is one game that could have ended our perfect start of the season, it was the UWCL tie against Barcelona.The reigning champions continue to look way ahead of any competition in Europe and that includes us, obviously. No surprise here, really: they were the better team on paper and confirmed it on the […]
UEFA Women’s Champions League…HERE WE COME! Last night’s four-nil win in Prague, combined with the three-nil win at Meadow Park in the first leg, sealed our return to the elite European competition. It was “never in doubt” as a wise man once (allegedly) said but it is not over until it is over, so we […]
What a day! The opening game of the season, at the Emirates, ends with a much-important win against the reigning champions. Jonas Eidevall iconic celebration at the final whistle summed up what has been a special afternoon for him, his team and the 9’000 Gooners at the Emirates Stadium. Welcome, FAWSL 2021/22! TALKING POINTS There […]
