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Arsenal 2-0 Bayern (2-1 agg): Arsenal stun Bayern to book Women's Champions League semi-final spot

By Emma SandersBBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal celebrate going 1-0 up
Arsenal remain the only English side to win the Women's Champions League, doing so in 2007

Arsenal put in a stunning display at Emirates Stadium to come from behind in their Women's Champions League quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich.

Needing to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit to make the semi-finals for the first time in a decade, Arsenal were intense from the off and blew Bayern away in a scintillating first-half performance.

Frida Maanum scored one of the goals of the season when she struck the ball beautifully into the top corner after being teed up by a flick from Leah Williamson to open proceedings.

Bayern were shaken by Arsenal's relentless pressing and with a record crowd for a women's European match in England in attendance, they struggled to deal with an onslaught of pressure.

Stina Blackstenius capitalised to make it 2-0 when she headed in from close range and defender Lotte Wubben-Moy almost added a third but her cross clipped the crossbar.

Bayern goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs pulled off numerous saves in an inspired performance to keep the scoreline down at half-time, and the visitors did pose a greater threat in the second half.

German midfielder Lina Magull came closest when she had a shot blocked from close range before her header bounced dangerously wide off Arsenal defender Rafaelle Souza.

But Arsenal had done the damage in the first half to record a memorable victory in European competition and they remain in line to win three trophies this season.

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Having already won the League Cup this season while remaining in touching distance of the Women's Super League title, Arsenal showed at the Emirates why they are a team competing on several fronts.

Jonas Eidevall's side looked up for the challenge from the first minute and were rewarded for their bravery on the ball and creativity with Maanum's stunning opener.

The 21,307 in attendance - beating the previous record of 19,278 for a women's European match in England set in the 2013 final at Stamford Bridge - were treated to some of Arsenal's best football so far this season.

Dealt an early blow when captain Kim Little was fouled and forced off injured, Arsenal responded with aggression as Williamson thrived in midfield, having moved from centre-back to cover Little's absence.

Maanum and Blackstenius stepped up to deliver much-needed goals as Arsenal's star forwards Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema watched in the stands with anterior cruciate knee injuries.

Australian forward Caitlin Foord, who Eidevall said earlier this week had been "an important player for Arsenal" this season, caused problems down the left, while Maanum's runs from the centre led to anxiety in Bayern's defence.

Roared on by an entertained crowd, Arsenal were forced to dig deep to hold strong as Bayern pushed for a goal late on, but the hosts did not falter.

They stunned holders Lyon in the group stages earlier in the competition and now have a place in the semi-finals with momentum on their side.

Arsenal have already ended a four-year wait to lift a trophy this season but they look hungry for more - and this was a statement performance in London.

Line-ups

Arsenal Women

Formation 4-2-3-1

  • 1Zinsberger
  • 16MaritzBooked at 79mins
  • 6Williamson
  • 2Carvalho SouzaBooked at 38mins
  • 15McCabeSubstituted forHurtigat 89'minutes
  • 10LittleSubstituted forWubben-Moyat 12'minutesBooked at 15mins
  • 13Wälti
  • 21PelovaSubstituted forWienroitherat 77'minutes
  • 12Maanum
  • 19Foord
  • 25BlacksteniusSubstituted forBeattieat 89'minutes

Substitutes

  • 3Wubben-Moy
  • 5Beattie
  • 14D'Angelo
  • 17Hurtig
  • 18Marckese
  • 22Kühl
  • 26Wienroither
  • 29Goldie
  • 59Agyemang
  • 62Reid

FC Bayern München Ladies

Formation 4-4-2

  • 22Grohs
  • 8RallSubstituted forLaurentat 80'minutes
  • 4Viggósdóttir
  • 3Kumagai
  • 6Hansen
  • 20KettBooked at 44minsSubstituted forDamnjanovicat 64'minutesBooked at 79mins
  • 25ZadrazilSubstituted forLohmannat 80'minutes
  • 31StanwayBooked at 90mins
  • 17Bühl
  • 16MagullSubstituted forRudelicat 88'minutes
  • 11SchüllerSubstituted forVilhjálmsdóttirat 88'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1Benkarth
  • 9Damnjanovic
  • 12Lohmann
  • 14Bragstad
  • 23Vilhjálmsdóttir
  • 27Laurent
  • 35Landenberger
  • 36Gloning
  • 37Rudelic
  • 44Rúnarsdóttir
Referee:
Marta Huerta de Aza
Attendance:
21,307

Match Stats

Home TeamArsenal WomenAway TeamFC Bayern München Ladies
Possession
Home44%
Away56%
Shots
Home14
Away4
Shots on Target
Home8
Away1
Corners
Home6
Away7
Fouls
Home8
Away9

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Arsenal Women 2, FC Bayern München Ladies 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Arsenal Women 2, FC Bayern München Ladies 0.

  3. Booking

    Georgia Stanway (FC Bayern München Ladies) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  4. Post update

    Foul by Georgia Stanway (FC Bayern München Ladies).

  5. Post update

    Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  6. Post update

    Attempt missed. Glódís Viggósdóttir (FC Bayern München Ladies) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Georgia Stanway with a cross following a corner.

  7. Post update

    Corner, FC Bayern München Ladies. Conceded by Laura Wienroither.

  8. Post update

    Sydney Lohmann (FC Bayern München Ladies) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  9. Post update

    Foul by Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women).

  10. Post update

    Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Tuva Hansen.

  11. Post update

    Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Emelyne Laurent.

  12. Post update

    Attempt saved. Sydney Lohmann (FC Bayern München Ladies) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jovana Damnjanovic with a headed pass.

  13. Substitution

    Substitution, Arsenal Women. Jen Beattie replaces Stina Blackstenius.

  14. Post update

    Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  15. Substitution

    Substitution, Arsenal Women. Lina Hurtig replaces Katie McCabe because of an injury.

  16. Substitution

    Substitution, FC Bayern München Ladies. Karólína Vilhjálmsdóttir replaces Lea Schüller.

  17. Substitution

    Substitution, FC Bayern München Ladies. Ivana Rudelic replaces Lina Magull.

  18. Post update

    Delay in match because of an injury Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).

  19. Post update

    Attempt saved. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

  20. Post update

    Offside, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius tries a through ball, but Caitlin Foord is caught offside.

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397 comments

  • Comment posted by Lev-Y, at 22:08 29 Mar 2023

    The first half Arsenal could have maybe should have scored 4/5 to wrap the game up.
    Defence won out in the second half so onto the semifinals.
    Well done on a very professional display

  • Comment posted by Im an Honest Gooner, at 22:03 29 Mar 2023

    A great achievement considering 2 of Arsenals best attackers are out injured.

  • Comment posted by User0921224906, at 22:03 29 Mar 2023

    I say this as a Bayern fan, but we deserved to go out, even if the ref was absolutely horrendous both ways. Near the end and you're really telling me that playing on after the ref blows the whistle is not a booking? Van Persie would be disgusted by that. Also, how Bayern were still in the game until the end, I am baffled by it. Thank you Kumagai and Grohs, but we're lucky it wasn't 7, frankly.

    • Reply posted by D1682816632531, at 23:32 29 Mar 2023

      D1682816632531 replied:
      Never saw the game, you make the ref sound bad. She was Marta Huerta De Aza from Spain. Don't know her track record but she must have been specially chosen for this high profile QF.

  • Comment posted by NB22, at 21:59 29 Mar 2023

    Well done Arsenal.

  • Comment posted by Jayaess, at 21:59 29 Mar 2023

    Didn't think they'd manage to over turn the first leg result but well done Arsenal. Brilliant result and well played.

    • Reply posted by Chelsea1967, at 23:28 29 Mar 2023

      Chelsea1967 replied:
      it helped that Bayern were rubbish

  • Comment posted by see you next wednesday, at 22:09 29 Mar 2023

    Lots of thumbs down for the Arsenal goals? What gives?

    A load of jealous Spuddies, German fans following the game or a bunch of sexist fools, probably!

    • Reply posted by Anthony Wilson, at 22:35 29 Mar 2023

      Anthony Wilson replied:
      Yeah I noticed during the game, how many thumbs down Arsenal were getting, I think we all know the reason.Men who hate the women's game took the time to sit through the live text ,strange behaviour. As I keep suggesting don't watch or read about it,simple to bypass any headline on this site or others.
      Well done Arsenal Lady's

  • Comment posted by Nealos, at 22:02 29 Mar 2023

    100,000 people watched this on YouTube and that was just the English comms channel. Another 30K on the German

    • Reply posted by Dino, at 22:12 29 Mar 2023

      Dino replied:
      ooooooooh

  • Comment posted by Runcorn_Mac, at 22:08 29 Mar 2023

    Hope Little and McCabe are okay. Arsenal deserved to win and should have had more goals.

    • Reply posted by Ashburton Grove, at 22:23 29 Mar 2023

      Ashburton Grove replied:
      Yep. Bayern were also lucky to win 1-0 in the home leg.

  • Comment posted by A Flock of Albions, at 22:12 29 Mar 2023

    Bravo Gunners. Brilliant display indeed....great to watch!

  • Comment posted by Bayleaf the Gardener, at 22:03 29 Mar 2023

    Congratulations Ladies, well played.

  • Comment posted by Pa, at 22:03 29 Mar 2023

    Well done Arsenal ladies, thoroughly deserved!

  • Comment posted by Nicky Hillman, at 22:02 29 Mar 2023

    Well done congratulations from a Liverpool fan🙂

  • Comment posted by Anthony Wilson, at 22:01 29 Mar 2023

    Well played Arsenal Lady's, great result, well deserved semi final spot ,

  • Comment posted by Fixing The Kitchen Sink, at 22:01 29 Mar 2023

    Well done Gooner Girls

  • Comment posted by Philly the kid, at 22:19 29 Mar 2023

    Damn!!
    Maanum’s goal was possibly up there with Wilsh’s vs Norwich!!
    Awesome team build up, but with a screamer at the end!
    Love watching the Arsenal. Both men’s and women’s teams are killing it!!
    🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • Reply posted by Chelsea1967, at 23:29 29 Mar 2023

      Chelsea1967 replied:
      You are fourth in the league - if that is killing it!

  • Comment posted by Mate, at 22:00 29 Mar 2023

    It's looking great for the Arsenal brand all round this season.

  • Comment posted by paul g harknetty, at 22:00 29 Mar 2023

    GREAT PLAY FROM ARSENAL BUT NO BETTER THAN THE FIRST LEG WHEN DESPITE LOOSING THEY WERE MUCH THE BETTER TEAM - OVERALL A FABULOUS RESULT DESPITE THE REFEREES BEST EFFORTS

    • Reply posted by D1684328192215, at 22:02 29 Mar 2023

      D1684328192215 replied:
      Turn the caps lock off and stop yelling.

  • Comment posted by RMC 1964, at 22:15 29 Mar 2023

    Well done Arsenal. Fantastic performance. Now go onto win the trophy!

  • Comment posted by Ilford82, at 22:56 29 Mar 2023

    Stern Chaser and Eddie Baby,your opinions are as stupid and ignorant as your handles. So pleased for the Arsenal Women - and lest it not be forgotten, they've reached the semis without Beth and Viv.

  • Comment posted by Eloy, at 22:07 29 Mar 2023

    Well done. I hope the final will be between Arsenal and Chelsea.

    • Reply posted by John, at 22:12 29 Mar 2023

      John replied:
      Probably Barcelona v Arsenal.
      I think Barcelona are still a level above but in time the gap will close

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