We know where Didier Deschamps’ pet went. He was at Stamford Bridge. Despite their defeat at Chelsea in the return match, Arsenal qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League thanks to their victory (3-1) in the first leg. If the title holders ensured the essential with this qualification and perhaps did not take any unnecessary risks, they suffered in this duel 100% British and can notably thank their posts.
THE Gunners thought they would kill any – small – suspense when Stina Blackstenius unlocked the match at the 80e minute, but the Swede’s goal was ultimately canceled for an offside position. After several big shots on the goals from Daphne van Domselaar, author of a huge save just before being saved by her post, it was Chelsea who opened the scoring. In stoppage time, Sjoeke Nusken finally found the fault (1-0, 90e+4) but it was too late.
No insult this time for Sonia Bompastor, but the Chelsea coach still received a red in stoppage time.
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