Katie McCabe captains Arsenal to gritty Champions League comeback via IrishTimesSport
Expand
Katie McCabe delivered another all-action performance for Arsenal, who came from two goals down to draw at Wolfsburg. Photograph: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty ImagesKatie McCabe captained Arsenal to one of their grittiest ever Champions League performances on Sunday when they came from two goals down to draw away to Wolfsburg in the first leg of their semi-final.
The result was all the more admirable in light of the London club’s ever-growing injury list, one that already featured Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead, among others, and was extended by captain Kim Little and England skipper Leah Williamson earlier in the week. Arsenal were 2-0 down inside 25 minutes, but Rafaelle Souza pulled a goal back just before half-time, and Stina Blackstenius levelled 20 minutes from time. The return leg takes place on May 1st at the Emirates Stadium, with 46,000 tickets already sold for the game.afternoon, but might have held her breath late on when she barged into Lena Oberdorf and sent her flying after the German international had taken down Arsenal’s Lia Wälti.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arsenal fightback raises hopes of Champions League final placeKatie McCabe combined with Frida Maanum to set up Stina Blackstenius for a crucial equaliser.
Read more »
Another knee issue for England as early stunner puts Barca in Champions League driving seatEngland defender Lucy Bronze limped off with a knee issue as Barcelona beat Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Read more »
Connacht miss out on win in Glasgow but Champions Cup spot looks on the cardsConnacht miss out on win in Glasgow but Champions Cup spot looks on the cards via IrishTimesSport
Read more »
AIL round-up: Clontarf and Terenure College to meet for second year in Division 1A deciderReigning champions Clontarf edged out Young Munster 13-12 in a tense tussle at Castle Avenue
Read more »
Kerry have 20 points to spare on Tipperary as they book spot in Munster deciderMunster and All-Ireland champions scored 17 points from play from 11 different players
Read more »
Ireland bring the fight again but dominant England grab eight-try winGreg McWilliams’ side hosted the defending champions at Musgrave Park.
Read more »