Arsenal Women Hold Out for UWCL Draw at Barcelona

Arsenal Women Hold Out for UWCL Draw at Barcelona
Caroline Graham Hansen of Barcelona is fouled by Lisa Baum of Arsenal Photo by David RamosGetty Images

Arsenal Women hold Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou in the UWCL League Stage.

The Gunners led at half-time despite waves of attacks from Barcelona and being out-shot 18 to 4.

Frida Maanum scored midway through the half after goalkeeper Cata Coll blocked Caitlin Foord’s shot with her outstretched boot.

Arsenal keeper Misa Rodriguez stopped a Sydney Schertenleib attempt with her face, and Caroline Graham Hansen saw her header rebound off the visitors’ upright.

Barca finally had their equaliser just before the hour mark, with Esmee Brugts picking out Graham, who whipped a shot into the far corner of the net.

The result put Barcelona level on points with leaders OL Lyonnes after matchday 4, while Arsenal edged into the top four on goal difference.

Wednesday’s matches saw OL Lyonnes thrash hosts Juventus 6-0 to seal their knockout phase qualification and OH Leuven draw 1-1 with HB Køge.

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