Key occasions
90 + 7 min: Jeez, an incredible ball from Buhl virtually fins Laurent however it’s blocked. Eidevall has been proven a yellow card, unclear as to what for however he’s not being quiet on the sidelines.
90 + 6 min: Stanway’s lengthy vary go goes straight out of play, the strain right here beginning to present. Emirates followers are chanting Arsenal now. Miedema wanting nervous from the sidelines!
90 + 5 min: Arsenal are defending nicely and holding onto this lead. The ball is available in however Zinsberger punches away. How are any Arsenal followers coping proper now? I’m a impartial and I’m a bag of nerves!
90 + 4 min: Wienroither concedes a nook and all of the gamers are up, together with Grohs! Buhl whacks it in and it pinballs round. Arsenal initially clears however Stanway will get it again in, Viggosdottir’s ensuing header goes vast.
90 + 3 min: The throw results in one other nook, expertly managed right here from Arsenal to this point. They take the nook brief once more however this time it’s them who sees it out. Bayern look to construct one thing however Williamson cuts out the ball! Lohmann is fouled although and Bayern have it, I’m so nervous!
90 + 2 min: Arsenal have a nook they usually take it brief, clear they need to run down the clock right here. Walti does nicely to play within the nook with Laurent having the final contact for a throw.
90 + 1 min: There will probably be seven minutes added! That is loads of time for both facet to attain.
90 min: Jeez, I assumed Bayern had scored then! Lohmann will get a strong shot away however Zinsberger collects.
89 min: There are modifications for Bayern as Magull and Schuller are off for Rudelic and Runarsdottir. And, apologies, McCabe is hobbling off right here. I assumed she was remaining on however she will be able to’t even stroll on her foot now, Beattie is on. Blackstenius can be off for Hurtig.
87 min: 21,307 are in attendance on the Emirates, that’s an Arsenal document for a Women’s Champions League document for the membership. Laurent and McCabe are okay to proceed.
86 min: Bayern are nonetheless being affected person on the ball, operating it again to Grohs regardless of the clock ticking down. They are on the tempo now although however Wienroither cuts it out within the field! There are two gamers down with McCabe and Laurent on the ground with damage.
85 min: Arsenal get it again they usually come once more, Blackstenius has the ball beneath her toes and she will be able to’t get a shot away. Foord has it as soon as extra and will get a shot away however Grohs collects.
84 min: Arsenal get one other alternative with Hansen wrestling Foord off the ball. The crowd within the Emirates have come to life. One extra aim and this tie might be accomplished. Maritz is offside and Bayern have the ball.
83 min: Buhl takes it however it’s headed away. Stanway tries to get it again in however Foord does nicely to shut her out for a aim kick. Blackstenius is limping barely after that defensive effort however she is staying on.
82 min: Maanum places in an incredible ball to McCabe who loses it within the field, Buhl coming by way of for her facet. Possession exchanges palms however it’s the guests on the prowl, Wubben-Moy blocks a cross they usually have a nook!
80 min: 10 minutes left on this one! Can Arsenal grasp on for his or her first semi-final in ten years? They wish to seal it with a 3rd aim and they’re in possession. Maritz places in an excellent ball to Blacktenius however she goes down. Damnjanovic seems to take the ball rapidly however Walti frustrates her and each gamers get a yellow card. Bayern make modifications with Laurent and Lohmann on.
78 min: Stanway has a shot and it’s deflected which makes the save more durable for Zinsberger however the keeper collects. Arsenal make a change with Pelova off for Wienroither.
76 min: Magull misplaced the ball within the midfield and Arsenal had an excellent likelihood to counter however Blackstenius takes barely too lengthy on the ball to overlook the possibility to strike. Bayern now in possession and are trying to find their equaliser (on combination).
75 min: There have been three or 4 probabilities Arsenal ought to have scored this night, they should maintain on or they are going to be kicking themselves. Hansen tries to unleash Bayern’s assault however her go has an excessive amount of on it.
73 min: Magull fouls Walti and Arsenal take the possession rapidly. They work it up and Maanum will get a slick go to Foord and I can’t imagine she has missed that! She has a one-on-one with Grohs who does simply sufficient to see the ball sail over the bar.
72 min: Commentators are supposing Zinsberger could also be delaying getting again to her toes to take the sting out of Bayern’s momentum, the keeper is now again up and we’re enjoying once more.
70 min: Souza does very well to chop out a ball with Schuller, if she continues there it could have been a one-on-one with Zinsberger. The Arsenal goalkeeper is now down with damage, not sure what occurred to her and we’ve got a break in play.
69 min: Bayern had been constructing properly however a protracted ball from Rall has an excessive amount of on it and it’s out of play.
67 min: Arsenal aren’t fading right here regardless of the rising Bayern strain, they’ve the ball and are slowly working it up the pitch. But a free go sees the guests come away with it. How are you feeling Arsenal followers? On the sting of your seat?
65 min: Buhl is Bayern’s brightest participant and she or he is on the ball once more however Williamson does nicely to wrestle her off. Bayern make their first change with Kett off for Damnjanovic. The sub has introduced on a bit of paper with notes on it from the supervisor.
64 min: McCabe dances her manner into the field, she beats two defenders however her shot goes vast. It took a deflection from Grohs and so there’s a nook for Arsenal. Maanum takes it however it’s headed away.
62 min: Buhl takes it brief to Magull however Maritz cuts out the assault for an additional nook. Buhl takes it as soon as extra and Magull is shut! The ball clips her head however Souza has the final contact for an additional nook! Buhl went once more however Zinsberger punched away after which Williamson cleared. Bayern are rising into this.
60 min: Bayern are being actually affected person on the ball, they’re doing nicely to not rush press or power something given they’re behind. But they do want extra clinicism. Kett will get the ball to Buhl and Wubben-Moy does nicely to dam a shot! Bayern have themselves one other nook.
58 min: The factor to recollect right here is Arsenal are nonetheless solely a aim forward, Bayern are deadly on the counter and will simply get themselves again into this. Wubben-Moy concedes a nook and Bayern have their first assault in what appears like eternally. Buhl takes it however Blackstenius heads away.
57 min: Williamson places an incredible lengthy ball in and it will get to McCabe who crosses it, it goes behind aim although. McCabe is operating rings round Rall to this point, she is true in her pocket.
55 min: Blackstenius additionally will get a shot away however Viggosdottir blocks nicely however concedes a nook. McCabe takes the kick however it’s headed away by Schuller.
54 min: Walti and Magull fall to the ground collectively however it’s given to Arsenal as a free kick. McCabe takes it and Foord does nicely to work it up the pitch, it worries Bayern sufficient to rifle it out for a throw. It is available in however it will definitely ends with a foul from Foord. Bayern nonetheless not acquired any momentum right here.
52 min: Foord has a storming run and she or he will get it away with Maanum however her shot smacks Viggosdottir within the face. That seemed painful however she is staying on the pitch.
51 min: McCabe needs a foul and she or he will get one after she is pushed off the ball from Kett, who’s already on a yellow card. Souza takes the free kick deep in their very own half and Bayern come away with it. They are constructing from deep however Arsenal ultimately wrestle them off it!
49 min: Zadrazil was in an incredible place however Maanum wrestles her off the ball. Blackstenius tries to set-up an assault with Foord but it surely goes free although it appears they might have been offside regardless.
47 min: Arsenal come out firing with Pelova into the field however she doesn’t get the fitting contact and the possibility goes begging. Exactly the beginning Arsenal can have wished although, they should stop any momentum swinging in Bayern’s route.
Back underway! Arsenal (0) 2-0 (1) Bayern Munich
This second half is about to be tense! Arsenal are 2-1 up in combination however it’s a slender lead over Bayern Munich. The German facet will probably be seeking to hit again rapidly on this second 45.
James has acquired in contact by way of e mail with an fascinating bit of research: “Williamson going into midfield has created an unexpected advantage Bayern can’t seem to cope with. Instead of sitting deep while Wälti pushes up, she’s just taken over Little’s role directly. Arsenal now have a central defender free to hunt the ball in midfield when Arsenal lose it and Bayern’s horizontal passing lanes keep disappearing. And on the ball she doesn’t have Little’s ability to escape pressure but gives more size, straight line speed, and passing range.” Williamson did transfer to centre midfield after Little got here off, the captain’s surprising damage has put hearth into the crew.
Here are the 2 Arsenal objectives, what stunners:
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Half-time: Arsenal (0) 2-0 Bayern Munich (1)
What a recreation! Arsenal have been utterly dominant since captain Kim Little needed to come off injured and it has seen two spectacular objectives from Frida Maanum and Stina Blackstenius. The hosts have had a number of extra probabilities to increase their lead however they are going to be completely satisfied. They are answerable for this tie.
45 + 1 min: Some followers on social media are saying this needs to be 4-0 by now (so 4-1 on combination) and I agree. Grohs has accomplished so nicely to maintain Arsenal out and conserving them on this tie.
45 + 1 min: There will probably be two minutes added.
45 min: Arsenal are successful the ball again too simply right here, Foord does nicely and she or he wins a foul from Kett, who receives a yellow card. The hosts now have a free kick in an incredible place. Maanum takes the set piece they usually go so shut! It comes into Blackstenius and Grohs makes a implausible save! The keeper is having an excellent spell right here.
43 min: Schuller seems to be by way of on aim however she is offside. Maritz performs an excellent ball to Blackstenius however Kumagai does nicely to chop out the menace. Arsenal have the throw in although, the Gunners assume they need to have a foul on Maanum however its a aim kick to Bayern as an alternative.
41 min: Eidevall seems nervous, he’s having a nibble of his coat zip. I can see why he’s tense as Arsenal virtually rating! Grohs does unbelievably nicely with two one-on-one saves from her retains her facet on this”!
38 min: Williamson does well to win it in the midfield. Her pass finds Maanum but the team just lose it with a loose pass. Kett finds herself creating a counter but she loses out. Souza has received a yellow card for a foul off the ball.
36 min: Blackstenius is streaming away here, she weaves around defenders but it goes just beyond her and Grohs manages to smother it. But here Arsenal come again, it is relentless from the hosts. Foord got the ball to Blackstenius but it goes wide.
34 min: Arsenal run the ball backwards and it almost goes wrong with Buhl hunting it down but Zinsberger gets there in time to stop the threat. Bayern are with the ball now and Buhl passes to Kett, who is just 18, but her shot is wide.
32 min: If Arsenal close this out they will be through to their first Women’s Champions League semi-final in ten years! The hosts are playing a possession game now, not allowing Bayern a foot in this. They are searching for a third here, Foord gets the ball into the box again but Williamson can’t quite head it in. It is all Arsenal.
30 min: Eidevall’s reaction shows what these goals mean, he is going bananas every time they score! Bayern are looking to strike back and they need to but Magull loses control and Arsenal are back in possession.
28 min: The pressure kept coming, McCabe got the ball on the edge of the box and she steamed it in. It was pinpoint and Blackstenius heads home! 2-1 on aggregate here and Arsenal are in full control.
GOAL! Arsenal (0) 2-0 Bayern Munich (1) (Blackstenius, 27′)
Oh my word! Arsenal in control
26 min: This Arsenal team is absolutely ticking right now. They get the ball in again from Foord but it is defended well. The atmosphere is palpable, what a match we have on our hands!
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