Arsenal Dumped Out of Women's Champions League by Paris FC

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Sunday, September 10, 2023 | 10:26 UK

Arsenal Women's Champions League hopes were dashed on Sunday as they were eliminated from the competition by Paris FC. The Gunners, who were making their first appearance in the quarter-finals, were outplayed by their French opponents on a disappointing night at Emirates Stadium.

Paris took the lead after just 10 minutes when Marie-Antoinette Katoto capitalized on a mistake by Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger. The visitors doubled their lead 20 minutes later, after Arsenal failed to clear the ball from their own box and allowed Clara Matéo to score.

Arsenal struggled to get back into the game and were fortunate not to concede further goals in the first half. However, they came out with more determination in the second period and were rewarded with a goal from Vivianne Miedema just after the hour mark.

The Dutch striker's goal set up a tense finish but Paris held on to secure a memorable victory. The win means that the French side will now face Lyon in the semi-finals.

For Arsenal, it was a disappointing end to their Champions League campaign. The Gunners had been hoping to make a deep run in the competition but were ultimately outclassed by a superior Paris team.