Paris FC v Arsenal: Women’s Champions League – reside
Key occasions
43 minutes: Russo has one other go from the sting of the realm, nevertheless it’s comfy for Chavas. The away followers have stopped biting their nails and are merrily singing about Spurs once more.
Arsenal tried to interrupt away from Paris FC’s nook, rapidly acquired slowed down however held on to the ball and waited. Stanway discovered Russo, who held off two defenders, turned and fired low contained in the close to submit – a end paying homage to one other England striker, Harry Kane.
GOAL! Paris FC 0-1 Arsenal (Russo 40′)
Arsenal actually wanted a second of high quality, and Alessia Russo has supplied it to open the scoring!
39 minutes: More area in behind the Arsenal defence, with Viens working on to a by way of ball and forcing a well-timed problem from Williamson.
38 minutes: Stanway tries to unlock the low block with a scooped ball excessive in direction of Kim Little, who can’t fairly join with an outstretched boot.
36 minutes: Ona Batlle collects an extended ball and drives ahead, solely to misplace her go. That permits the hosts to interrupt, however Viens makes an identical error when on the lookout for a teammate.
34 minutes: Baum turns past Mateo and whips in a left-footed cross from the proper – nevertheless it flies into Chavas’ arms.
32 minutes: Arsenal win one other nook, which is confidently claimed by Paris keeper Mylene Chavas.
31 minutes: Caldentey is ready to proceed, however can’t assist her defence as Paris FC break at tempo once more – however Toloba shoots excessive and vast with choices accessible to her.
29 minutes: An harm fear for Arsenal, as Caldentey goes down holding her left ankle. She’s going off for remedy as her teammates take a second to regroup.
27 minutes: Viens picks the ball up within the Arsenal space, however loses management earlier than teammates can get ahead to help her.
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26 minutes: Lisa Baum, most likely Arsenal’s brightest attacking spark thus far, tries to chop past left-back Liaigre however runs out of area.
25 minutes: A greater supply this time, and Russo sends a header bouncing throughout purpose … however vast of the far submit.
24 minutes: Stanway takes a nook, which is out-swinging however out-swings all the way in which throughout the penalty space. They get one other, although, when Chavas fails to maintain the ball in play from a back-pass.
22 minutes: It’s been an unconvincing begin for Arsenal, who’re struggling to undo Paris’ low block and looking out just a little susceptible on the break.
20 minutes: Another opening for the hosts as Evelyne Viens gallops in behind the Arsenal defence, however sends her shot from an angle straight at Misa, who shoulders it away.
19 minutes: Arsenal win a free kick which Baum lifts into the realm in direction of Williamson, who can’t make a clear connection.
17 minutes: A warning for Arsenal right here, as Paris right-back N’Dongala will get ahead and drills in a cross that simply evades Viens and Mateo within the center.
15 minutes: Another tussle between Stanway and Le Moguedec, who stays down holding her ankle after slipping on the turf. She seems to be to be OK to proceed, for now.
12 minutes: Stanway is penalised for a foul on Le Moguedec in midfield, and has just a few phrases for the referee.
10 minutes: That creates an opportunity for Paris to counter, with captain and key menace Clara Mateo choosing the ball up on the left … however her go inside is intercepted.
9 minutes: Emily Fox wins the ball in midfield, strikes ahead and sees her long-range shot closed down …
7 minutes: Arsenal win one other nook and play it quick, earlier than Cooney Cross’ ball into the center bobbles by way of the penalty space.
5 minutes: Lisa Baum lifts a helpful cross in direction of Caldentey, who can’t get sufficient energy on her header from an ungainly angle.
3 minutes: Arsenal earn an early nook, however the hosts are in a position to clear it away comfortably.
2 minutes: Mariam Toloba bursts ahead down the left for Paris FC, and her near-post effort is saved and held by Misa.
Kick-off
We are below approach on the Stade Jean-Bouin, the place the away followers are making themselves heard early on.
There are a few different 7.45pm kick-offs, with Barcelona taking over the Italian champions, Roma, whereas Juventus go to Swedish title-winners Häcken. We’ll endeavour to maintain you up to date on these video games, too.
ESPN and Disney+ have copped loads of flak for his or her pre-game present, The Hangout, which launched earlier than the primary spherical of video games. Judging by tonight, they’ve made issues really feel just a little extra skilled (there’s no canine this time) and the friends know their stuff even when they’re – gasp! – content material creators. There have been technical troubles with the pitchside reporters, although.
Renée Slegers makes simply two adjustments from the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, with Misa Rodriguez in purpose forward of Anneke Borbe, whereas Lotte Wubben-Moy replaces Steph Catley in defence. Catley, like Chloe Kelly, is injured and didn’t journey for the sport.
Team information
Paris FC (4-2-3-1): Chavas; N’Dongala, Hocine, Greboval, Liaigre; Le Moguedec, Korosec; Reynders, Toloba, Mateo (c); Viens.
Subs: Seweryn, Mendonca, Baquerizo, Diaz, Corboz, Traore, Scott, Sangare, Picard, Ishizaka, Torres, Mendy.
Arsenal (4-3-3): Misa; Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Batlle; Stanway, Little (c), Cooney-Cross; Baum, Russo, Caldentey.
Subs: Borbe, Damm, Foord, Smith, Maanum, Reuteler, Hinds, Blackstenius, Cerci, Holmberg.
Preamble
One, zero, one, one, zero – that’s Arsenal’s scoring report in 5 video games this season, the Gunners devoid of their normal firepower. Their Champions League opener led to a lucky late win over Danish part-timers Køge, however right now’s opposition signify a big step up.
Paris FC edged out PSG to complete second within the French prime tier final season, and gave Barcelona a scare of their first recreation, even when the defending champs did finally run out 5-2 winners. Arsenal will face Barça and Lyonnes later on this league part amid a tricky home fixture listing, so tonight can be a superb time to rediscover their attacking kind.
Kick-off on the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris is at 5.45pm (BST) – keep tuned for all of the group information and pre-match chat.
