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Arsenal Rout Vålerenga in Women’s Champions League
Arsenal Women secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Vålerenga W at the Intility Arena in Oslo in their Group Stage Matchday 5 of the 2024 UEFA Women’s Champions League. The match, refereed by Eleni Antoniou (Greece), took place on December 12th at 17:45.
The Gunners dominated possession (72%), registering 19 shots (6 on target). Beth Mead opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 25th minute (assist by Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum), who then scored the second herself in the 37th minute (assist by Caitlin Foord). Alessia Russo completed the brace with goals in the 25th and 58th minutes (both assists by Foord). Vålerenga pulled one back in the 85th minute through Thea Lindwall.
Despite the late goal, Vålerenga struggled offensively, managing only 28% possession and 11 shots (4 on target). Arsenal’s dominance was evident throughout the match, securing a vital win that strengthens their position in the competition.
Substitutions vålerenga w: at minute 59 T. Lindwall came in and S. Heidarsdottir went out., at minute 71 T. Enger came in and O. Tvedten went out., at minute 71 R. Arnesen came in and Y. Tennebo went out., at minute 83 M. Sesay came in and K. Saevik went out., at minute 83 L. Klech came in and E. Godo went out.
Substitutions arsenal w: at minute 68 L. Wienroither came in and K. Reid went out., at minute 68 L. Hurtig came in and A. Russo went out., at minute 68 R. Kafaji came in and C. Foord went out., at minute 77 K. Kuhl came in and M. Caldentey went out., at minute 84 F. Godfrey came in and K. Cooney-Cross went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vålerenga W
Arsenal W
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