Paris FC vs Arsenal, 2026-27 UEFA Women's Champions League, League Phase
· UEFA Women's Champions LeagueBizarre late penalty costs Arsenal win at Paris FC
Leah Williamson put her hand on the ball from a goal kick to hand Paris FC a controversial late penalty as Arsenal let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in the Women's Champions League.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women).
- 1': Anaële Le Moguédec (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Attempt saved. Mariam Toloba (Paris FC Féminines) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Misa (Arsenal Women). Assisted by Kaja Korosec.
- 3': Attempt missed. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lisa Baum.
- 3': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Kaja Korosec.
- 6': Anaële Le Moguédec (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Ona Batlle (Arsenal Women).
- 7': Foul by Mariam Toloba (Paris FC Féminines).
- 7': Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Aurélie Reynders.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
- 9': Offside, Arsenal Women. Ona Batlle is caught offside.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lisa Baum.
- 14': Handball by Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women).
- 15': Anaële Le Moguédec (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women).
- 17': Attempt blocked. Mariam Toloba (Paris FC Féminines) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 19': Handball by Mariam Toloba (Paris FC Féminines).
- 20': Attempt saved. Aurélie Reynders (Paris FC Féminines) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal by Misa (Arsenal Women). Assisted by Melween N'Dongala.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Georgia Stanway.
- 22': Attempt saved. Ona Batlle (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Mylène Chavas (Paris FC Féminines). Assisted by Kim Little.
- 23': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Clara Mateo.
- 25': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Fiona Liaigre.
- 25': Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lisa Baum with a cross following a corner.
- 28': Handball by Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women).
- 29': Delay in match because of an injury Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women).
- 29': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 30': Attempt missed. Mariam Toloba (Paris FC Féminines) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kaja Korosec.
- 31': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Fiona Liaigre.
- 32': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Kaja Korosec.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Lisa Baum (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Georgia Stanway.
- 39': Corner, Paris FC Féminines. Conceded by Leah Williamson.
- 41': Goal! Paris FC Féminines 0, Arsenal Women 1. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Georgia Stanway.
- 43': Attempt saved. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mylène Chavas (Paris FC Féminines). Assisted by Georgia Stanway.
- 45': Offside, Arsenal Women. Mariona Caldentey is caught offside.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Évelyne Viens (Paris FC Féminines) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Clara Mateo.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Paris FC Féminines 0, Arsenal Women 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Paris FC Féminines 0, Arsenal Women 1.
- 47': Fiona Liaigre (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Lisa Baum (Arsenal Women).
- 48': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Clara Mateo.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
- 50': Goal! Paris FC Féminines 0, Arsenal Women 2. Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal.
- 53': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Melween N'Dongala.
- 54': Attempt missed. Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey with a cross following a corner.
- 54': Aurélie Reynders (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 54': Foul by Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women).
- 56': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Fiona Liaigre.
- 57': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Olivia Smith replaces Kim Little.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
- 58': Substitution, Paris FC Féminines. Hillary Diaz replaces Théa Greboval.
- 58': Substitution, Paris FC Féminines. Maeline Mendy replaces Mariam Toloba.
- 62': Maeline Mendy (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 62': Foul by Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women).
- 63': Anaële Le Moguédec (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 63': Foul by Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women).
- 63': Georgia Stanway (Arsenal Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Offside, Paris FC Féminines. Évelyne Viens is caught offside.
- 66': Attempt missed. Ona Batlle (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Alessia Russo.
- 67': Maeline Mendy (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women).
- 67': Attempt missed. Kaja Korosec (Paris FC Féminines) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Clara Mateo.
- 68': Hillary Diaz (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women).
- 69': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Smilla Holmberg replaces Emily Fox.
- 69': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Frida Maanum replaces Georgia Stanway.
- 72': Goal! Paris FC Féminines 1, Arsenal Women 2. Clara Mateo (Paris FC Féminines) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Évelyne Viens following a fast break.
- 73': Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lisa Baum.
- 74': Foul by Melween N'Dongala (Paris FC Féminines).
- 74': Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 74': Substitution, Paris FC Féminines. Océane Picard replaces Anaële Le Moguédec.
- 79': Attempt missed. Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Smilla Holmberg with a cross.
- 80': Melween N'Dongala (Paris FC Féminines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Ona Batlle (Arsenal Women).
- 81': Substitution, Paris FC Féminines. Sheika Scott replaces Clara Mateo.
- 81': Substitution, Paris FC Féminines. Manoly Baquerizo replaces Fiona Liaigre.
- 82': Foul by Manoly Baquerizo (Paris FC Féminines).
- 82': Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 85': Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mylène Chavas (Paris FC Féminines). Assisted by Alessia Russo.
- 86': Penalty conceded by Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) with a handball in the penalty area.
- 87': Goal! Paris FC Féminines 2, Arsenal Women 2. Maeline Mendy (Paris FC Féminines) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 88': Delay in match because of an injury Melween N'Dongala (Paris FC Féminines).
- 89': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius replaces Alessia Russo.
- 89': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Caitlin Foord replaces Lisa Baum.
- 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Mylène Chavas (Paris FC Féminines). Assisted by Smilla Holmberg with a cross.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Aurélie Reynders (Paris FC Féminines) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Évelyne Viens.
- 90'+3': Corner, Paris FC Féminines. Conceded by Ona Batlle.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Paris FC Féminines 2, Arsenal Women 2.
- 0': Match ends, Paris FC Féminines 2, Arsenal Women 2.
Statistics
 ARS |
PFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 4 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 69.5 | Possession | 30.5 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 527 | Accurate Passes | 194 |
| 607 | Passes | 271 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 9 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 37 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 41 | Long Balls | 40 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 12 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 7 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 19 |
| 20 | Tackles | 38 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 15 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 46 |
| 15 | Clearances | 46 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Women's Champions League
Venue: Stade Jean Bouin
Location: Paris, France
Venue: Stade Jean Bouin
Location: Paris, France
UEFA Women's Champions League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 2 | +9 | 6 |
| 2 | OL Lyonnes | 2 | +8 | 4 |
| 3 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2 | +5 | 4 |
| 4 | Bayern Munich | 2 | +3 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Paris FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Mylene Chavas (GK) |
| 19 | Thea Greboval |
| 2 | Célina Ould Hocine |
| 26 | Fiona Liaigre |
| 18 | Melween N'Dongala |
| 7 | Mariam Toloba |
| 4 | Kaja Korosec |
| 24 | Anaële Le Moguédec |
| 14 | Evelyne Viens |
| 10 | Clara Mateo |
| 34 | Aurélie Reynders |
Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Misa Rodríguez (GK) |
| 3 | Lotte Wubben-Moy |
| 6 | Leah Williamson |
| 22 | Ona Batlle |
| 2 | Emily Fox |
| 10 | Kim Little |
| 4 | Georgia Stanway |
| 32 | Kyra Cooney-Cross |
| 23 | Alessia Russo |
| 8 | Mariona Caldentey |
| 19 | Lisa Baum |
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