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Arsenal have won the first edition of the Women’s Champions Cup. In the final of the tournament between the continental champions, coach Renée Slegers’ Arsenal beat Brazil’s Corinthians 3-2.
With the victory, Arsenal earns around 2 million euros, the largest amount of prize money in women’s football ever. By comparison, Chelsea collected almost 100 million euros at the Men’s World Cup.
It was Olivia Smith who gave Arsenal an early lead from the rebound, but less than ten minutes later Gabi Zanotti signed for the 1-1.
After the break, Lotte Wubben-Moy thought he would decide the game in Arsenal’s favor, but in the very last minute of injury time there was a penalty for the Brazilians, which was converted by Vic Albuquerque (2-2).
In extra time, Caitlin Foord secured the victory for Arsenal by making it 3-2.
Hits Miedema and Van Dooren
Manchester City recorded a convincing 5-1 victory over Chelsea in the English competition. Vivianne Miedema made it 5-1, assisted by Kerstin Casparij. Miedema also provided the assist for Khadija Shaw’s 2-0.
In Italy, AC Milan won with two goals from Kayleigh van Dooren of Genoa. Milan is in fourth position, nine points behind leader AS Roma.
