Key occasions
89 min: Popp fortunate to not get a yellow there and Arsenal are actually on the assault. Pelova does properly beneath stress after which Maanum wins the nook.
88 min: Wassmuth pops the ball upfield however Arsenal’s defence stands robust. They attempt to counter however a heavy contact from Hurtig sees Wolfsburg get it again. If this heads to pens each groups have subbed a few of their takers, particularly Blackstenius and Pajor.
86 min: Beattie is okay to proceed and the gang take a sigh of aid! They are already lacking Wienroither, Mead, Miedema, Foord, Little and Williamson.
85 min: Arsenal win a free kick and Catley takes it, it’s headed away by Wolfsburg. Wilms provides the ball away to jeers from the gang and now Beattie wants some therapy.
84 min: Popp is lethal, she is on the coronary heart of this good efficiency from the guests. Arsenal are additionally taking part in very well however for Wolfsburg to return to a sold-out Emirates and play as they’re, I tip my metaphorical hat.
82 min: Kuhl is on for Wienroither. Huge standing ovation for Wienroither as she is stretchered off.
80 min; Wienroither is being helped off the pitch right here, Arsenal must make a change. Unsure who’s changing the Austrian worldwide.
79 min: Oh no, this appears actually unhealthy for Wienroither. She tried to show as she challenged Jonsdottir and he or she has not acquired again up. Let us pray this isn’t one other ACL harm for Arsenal, that might be the fourth at Arsenal alone.
78 min: The purpose is sweet and Eidevall is geeing up the gang! I stated this might go to pens!
78 min: The purpose is sweet in accordance with the commentators, the gamers don’t know but. What a semi-final that is! Pajor can be off for Wassmuth in a sub.
74 min: They are checking for a foul I consider. Also Pajor was okay to proceed, the purpose got here so fast I couldn’t replace you!
GOAL! Arsenal 2-2 (4-4 on agg)Wolfsburg (Beattie, 73′)
Wubben-Moy places in an enormous cross however Hurtig can’t management it. Oberdorf provides away a free kick for a foul on Walti, an excellent free kick to return right here. Wienroither takes the kick and Beattie is in! They are checking this.
74 min: Beattie has an incredible flip to feed Maanum however her shot it blocked and Wolfsburg counter! Pajor appears to be in however Wubben-Moy makes a sensational problem. Pajor is offside regardless however that’s precisely what you need out of your defender. Pajor is down within the field after the problem, she is receiving some therapy.
72 min: Zinsberger is totally positive and we’re again underway. Arsenal win a free kick on the midway line as Oberdorf fouls.
70 min: The Emirates chanting Arsenal as they try to re-ignite the workforce, they want a purpose within the subsequent 20 minutes to remain on this. McCabe does properly to win a throw in in an excellent place and they’re on the assault. Wienroither will get a cross in however Frohms collects. Oh my phrase, what a miss. Huth was performed an incredible ball, she is one-on-one with Zinsberger however she places it large. Wow, she ahs to attain that. Oh and have a look at that, Zinsberger down for an harm or a tactical day out. The groups talking to their coaches.
68 min: Arsenal thought they had been on there however Popp does properly to stress them and the hosts are dominated offside. The Emirates crowd are booing now as Wolfsburg stand over the ensuing free kick, Frohms pings it upfield. Possession exchanges palms however Wolfsburg are with it now.
66 min: Arsenal are the primary to make adjustments with Wienroither and Hurtig on for Martiz and Blackstenius off. Blackstenius being hooked at this level is shocking, I assumed she was having an incredible recreation. Wolfsburg are coming once more however Popp’s cross has an excessive amount of on it.
64 min: Rafaelle makes an incredible run however her ensuing cross is straight out, Frohms purpose kick to return. Wolfsburg are dangerous with it and so they select to play out the again however they get it away.
62 min: Arsenal are coming right here, an incredible ball to Catley and he or she will get it in. Blackstenius slips and the ball is behind her, virtually one other equaliser! Commentary are talking loads concerning the affect of the bench however they had been confronted with the identical problem within the first leg and managed to get a draw. Maanum takes a protracted vary shot and Frohms collects.
60 min: I assumed earlier than this tie Popp might be the distinction and at this second she is! She is without doubt one of the finest gamers on the planet for a cause. Arsenal might want to reply now to remain within the Champions League.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-2 (3-4 on agg) Wolfsburg (Popp, 59′)
Who else?! Rauch takes it, Zinsberger tries to punch it away however she will be able to’t get to it and Jonsdottir virtually will get it within the internet however McCabe blocks! Pajor will get it again to the sting of the field, Beattie this time clears. Rauch sends in one other nook and Popp heads in. Wow.
58 min: Huth makes a mistake as she provides away possession to Catley, Hendrich does properly initially however her clearance kick hits McCabe. The Arsenal captain provides away the ball although with a foul. Pajor makes an incredible run and Rafaelle has an excellent problem, it’s out for one more nook.
56 min: Rafaelle has a tremendous problem with Pajor on the sting of a field, she concedes a nook. Rauch takes it but it surely’s headed away. Wolfsburg do get possession again shortly however Jonsdottir sees it out for an Arsenal throw.
54 min: They play it quick and Rauch pops it in with Popp’s header collected by Zinsberger. Blackstenius takes a heavy contact in an assault for the hosts.
53 min: Rauch takes it and it’s initially headed away. Popp will get it again in and Zinsberger virtually loses management of it and it’s out for a nook.
52 min: 60,063 folks within the Emirates tonight, a brand new report in England. Beattie will get a yellow card for a foul on Pajor, Wolfsburg now have a free kick in an incredible place.
51 min: Huth get a yellow card for a problem on McCabe and Arsenal get a free kick. They take it however then Oberdorf is fouled by Blackstenius. Both sides actually up for this, I’ve a sense although it’s going to go to penalties.
49 min: Wolfsburg spring into life to try to get one again, Popp’s shot is blocked and the ball is finally claimed by Zinsberger. Such a disgrace that purpose was dominated out, it was a screamer and the Emirates went loopy.
NO GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 (3-3 on agg) Wolfsburg
They are checking this for offside however jeez, what a purpose! Maanum handed a protracted vary cross to Pelova and he or she cross to Blackstenius and it went in. The referee goes to take a look and it’s dominated out.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-1 (4-3 on agg) Wolfsburg (Blackstenius, 46′)
What a purpose!
47 min: Arsenal run it out of play for a Frohms purpose kick however Wolfsburg then do the very same factor and the hosts are on the assault.
Back underway! Arsenal 1-1 (3-3 on agg) Wolfsburg
Arsenal have grown into this recreation however Wolfsburg aren’t fading, an enormous second half right here. I nonetheless need to hear about your snacks, I can report my popcorn is all gone.
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A wierd finish to the half because the referee gave Arsenal a free kick however then didn’t permit them to take it, blowing the half-time whistle intead.
Half-time: Arsenal 1-1 (3-3 on agg) Wolfsburg
What a half of soccer we’ve been handled to! Despite early Wolfsburg stress, arsenal had been the primary to attract blood with a cracking Blackstenius purpose. But a properly labored set-piece from the guests had former Gunner Roord equalise. It is all to play for within the second 45. Remember whether it is stage after 90 we’ll head to further time and penalties.
45 + 4 min: Pelova takes the kick however Frohms punches away. Jonsdottir makes an enormous break, will get into the realm and her shot is saved by Zinsberger. What a participant.
45 + 3 min: There’s a little bit of pushing forward of the set piece and he or she has a phrase with Rafaelle and Oberdorf. Maanum then takes the kick however Pajor heads over the bar, nook to return!
45 + 2 min: We received’t see a purpose if the defence is that good! Popp regarded as if she would have an excellent shot however Catley made an excellent restoration run. Blackstenius then wins a free kick from a foul, an excellent place this for the hosts.
45 + 1 min: There might be 5 minutes added, will we see one other purpose earlier than half-time?
45 min: That was so dangerous from Zinsberger, an enormous kick is available in and he or she decides to fulfill it on the sting of the realm to gather. This has been such an incredible match to observe as a netural! Popp is fuming as a foul goes in opposition to her, to be honest she will get the ball all day – that isn’t a foul!
43 min: Roord ended Arsenal’s Champions League desires earlier than and can that purpose show pivotal? She simply loves to attain her former membership! Arsenal need to get again their lead shortly, the equaliser hasn’t taken the stuffing out of them.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 (3-3 on agg) Wolfsburg (Roord, 41)
Maritz will get a yellow card for a shirt pull on Popp and Wolfsburg have a free kick. Huth takes it, Popp heads it in and Roord has it in!
40 min: Catley places in an incredible cross however Rauch clears. Wolfsburg look to counter however Oberdorf’s lengthy vary cross is straight to Zinsberger. It’s so backwards and forwards in the meanwhile as McCabe comes away with it however she is judged offside.
38 min: Popp does properly to win it and Hendrick places in an excellent cross to Huth, Maritz blocks the cross and Wolfsburg have their first nook. It popped into the field from Huth and Popp heads it large.
36 min: Catley is over this nook and sends it in, Frohms punches away and Wolfsburg clear. The guests are actually having some possession, they get it into the field and Pajor is on it. She controls together with her chest and he or she will get a shot away, Zinsberger collects.
34 min: Blackstenius does properly to show within the midfield to place Arsenal on the assault as soon as extra. Maanum is urged to shoot manner outdoors the realm however opts for the safer possibility and the membership run it by way of the workforce. Huth does properly to stress Catley and he or she is dominated offside anyway. Wolfsburg’s defence is shaky and McCabe wins one other nook!
32 min: Wolfsburg are doing very well to create probabilities however it’s simply their final contact and cross which isn’t clicking in the meanwhile. Huth places the ball into the field however Popp falls to the ground after which Wilms can’t management and it’s out for Arsenal.
30 min: The first nook of the sport and it’s put into the close to put up, Wilms hits it out for one more nook. Pelova hits it in once more and Frohms punches away. Wolfsburg tries to get it to Huth and he or she provides it away to Maanum! Blackstenius’ likelihood is straight at Frohms although, so shut!
28 min: McCabe instantly will get into motion and he or she wins a nook, an incredible run from the skipper.
27 min: McCabe is okay, Arsenal followers will love that, they’ll’t afford to lose a 3rd captain with Kim Little and Leah Williamson already out.
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