Mariona Caldentey penalty gives Arsenal late WCL win over HB Køge
Arsenal secured a narrow Women's Champions League victory over Danish side HB Køge thanks to a late Mariona Caldentey penalty. The phrasing 'late relief' in the headline suggests Arsenal were pushed hard by the visitors and had to dig deep to take all three points in the group stage. Caldentey's spot-kick continued her influence as a key attacking contributor for the Gunners in European competition.
Read the full story at theguardian.comLate winners rarely flatter the winning side, and the framing here paints the picture of an Arsenal team made to work hard by a Køge side that clearly came to compete. For Arsenal, the takeaway is positive: they ground out three points in Europe, but the performance hints at room for improvement in breaking down deep, organised opponents. Caldentey once again stepped up in a decisive moment, reinforcing her reputation for clutch contributions.
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