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Blackstenius Strikes Late as Arsenal Edge Liverpool in WSL

The result offered short-term relief after a week of questions over form and squad harmony.

Overview

  • Olivia Smith opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a solo 25-yard strike against her former club.
  • Beata Olsson levelled around the half-hour, extending a standout start by scoring in four of her first five WSL starts.
  • Substitute Stina Blackstenius netted the winner in the 87th minute with a powerful left-footed half-volley into the top corner.
  • The win moved Arsenal up to third for now, while Liverpool remained bottom despite a resilient, organized performance.
  • Arsenal controlled territory but wasted chances, with debutant goalkeeper Anneke Borbe criticised for the equaliser as second-half substitutions shifted the match.