Caitlin Foord scored a dramatic winner in extra time as Arsenal lifted the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy.
Elsewhere, Mary Fowler returned for Manchester City after completing her ACL rehabilitation.
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FIFA Women’s Champions Cup
Arsenal had to work hard, but defeated Corinthians 3-2 to become the first-ever winners of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
The Gunners took the lead twice, either side of half-time, but the Brazilian side never let up their pressure. They were rewarded with a 96th-minute penalty kick converted by Vic Albuquerque to send the game to extra time. Up stepped Caitlin Foord, who was cool as you like under pressure to score the winner in the 104th minute.
Steph Catley started for Arsenal, while Caitlin Foord was introduced in the second half and scored the match-winner. Kyra Cooney-Cross was an unused substitute.
England
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Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to defeat West Ham 2-1. Shekiera Martinez scored in the first half for the Hammers before Matilda Vinberg and Olivia Holdt helped lift Spurs to an important three points. Clare Hunt started and played the full game, while Charli Grant remains unavailable due to injury. Katrina Gorry played the full game in midfield for West Ham.
Everton picked up an important three points against Aston Villa, winning 2-1. They also had to come from behind, with Mila Fernandez’ 89th minute goal the first time that they took the lead in the match. Clare Wheeler started and played the full game in midfield for Everton.
London City Lionesses overcame Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1. Following the same pattern as the first two games, Brighton scored first, but the Lionesses took the lead by half-time thanks to Freya Godfrey. They were able to hold on despite immense Brighton pressure to take the three points. Charlize Rule started for Brighton while Alanna Kennedy was a second-half substitute for the Lionesses.
Manchester City asserted their dominance on top of the table with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Chelsea. Kerolin scored a hat-trick on a day to remember in sky blue. It was also a wonderful occasion for Mary Fowler, who made her return to the pitch in the 76th minute after rupturing her ACL last April. For Chelsea, Ellie Carpenter started while Sam Kerr was introduced in the second half.
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Newcastle United drew 1-1 with bottom-of-the-table Ipswich Town. The result sees them drop down to sixth, six points away from a chance of promotion, albeit with a game in hand. Kaitlyn Torpey started at left-back for the Magpies.
France
Lyon defeated PSG 1-0 to continue their dominance in the league this season. Tabita Chawinga scored the only goal of the game in the first half. Teagan Micah was not named in Lyon’s matchday squad.
Germany
TSG Hoffenheim were held to a scoreless draw against Werder Bremen. The result sees them pushed down to fifth, but if they can win their game in hand, they will rise all the way to third. Jamilla Rankin was an unused substitute for Hoffenheim.
Eintracht Frankfurt also drew with RB Leipzig, this time an exciting 2-2. Frankfurt took the two-goal lead before a 94th-minute equaliser for Leipzig’s Victoria Krug broke their hearts. Hayley Raso was not named in Frankfurt’s matchday squad.
Italy
Despite their dominance throughout the match, Como could only manage a 1-1 with Lazio. It is an important point away from home, but one in which they could not make their 2.43xG count. Alex Chidiac started in midfield for Como.
AS Roma came from behind against ten-player Parma to secure a memorable 3-3 draw. They were trailing 3-1 when Parma’s Hawa Cissoko was shown a second yellow card in the 79th minute. A penalty converted by Manuela Giugliano and an astonishing 99th-minute equaliser for Rinsola Babajide meant that they walked away with a point. Winonah Heatley was a second-half substitute for Roma.
Sassuolo were defeated 4-0 by Juventus. Chiara Beccari scored a hat-trick as Juventus showed their dominance. Jessika Nash and Jacynta Galabadaarachchi both started for Sassuolo.