Managerless Arsenal gained their first Girls’s Champions League group recreation of the season as they beat Valerenga 4-1 on the Emirates Stadium, only a day after boss Jonas Eidevall resigned.
Eidevall stepped down on Tuesday morning leaving assistant coach Renee Slegers in momentary cost, and he or she made a dream begin to life within the dugout as Emily Fox gave the Gunners a second-minute lead with a sweeping close-range end.
Arsenal’s lightning-quick begin continued as Alessia Russo then had a aim disallowed for offside, however the strain on the guests ultimately informed within the twenty ninth minute as Caitlin Foord fired dwelling to double the lead.
However the Norwegian facet had been gifted a lifeline simply earlier than half-time when Arsenal defender Laia Codina was caught on the ball permitting Olaug Tvedten to complete coolly into the underside nook.
Karina Saevik missed an amazing likelihood simply seven minutes into the second half to stage for Valerenga as Arsenal struggled to create alternatives till late on with Mariona Caldentey firing dwelling within the eighty fifth minute to revive their two-goal lead.
Russo then added a fourth in stoppage time with a low end for her first aim in 9 appearances.
The victory ends Arsenal’s three-game winless run and sees them bounce again from their heavy opening 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich to maneuver second in Group C.
‘Slegers exhibits what she will be able to do in cost’
Arsenal interim boss Renee Slegers acquired off to a successful begin
Sky Sports activities Information’ James Inexperienced on the Emirates Stadium:
“The post-Jonas Eidevall era is up and running with a win and Arsenal will be hoping to build on this performance going into a crucial WSL clash at West Ham on Sunday before the international break.
“Interim boss Renee Slegers will probably be delighted with the trouble her crew confirmed in opposition to Valerenga, and maybe exhibiting Edu and Clare Wheatley what she will be able to do answerable for this crew.”
What subsequent within the Champions League group stage?
Listed below are Arsenal’s remaining fixtures:
- Juventus (a) – November 12
- Juventus (h) – November 21
- Valerenga (a) – December 12
- Bayern Munich (h) – December 18
