Overview

• Play was stopped for roughly 10 minutes after Maelys Mpome was struck in the face by the ball while defending a cross.
• Medical staff treated her on the pitch, placed her in a neck brace, administered oxygen and carried her off on a stretcher.
• Marit Auee came on for Mpome following the incident, and a total of 13 minutes of stoppage time was later added.
• Arsenal won 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium through a 15th-minute own goal by Marisa Olislagers from an Olivia Smith cross.
• Brighton’s official account confirmed the stretcher removal and wished Mpome a speedy recovery, with 27,336 in attendance.