Zinsberger wins Champions League with Arsenal – Diepresse.com
The ÖFB team goalkeeper experienced the final success via Barcelona from the substitute bench.
Manuela Zinsberger was the first Austrian to win the women’s champions. The soccer authority keeper saw the final triumph of Arsenal against the favorite defending champion FC Barcelona on Saturday. The London women won in the Estádio José Alvalade by Lisbon in the 74th minute 1-0 (0-0) thanks to a hit by Stina Blackstenius and won their second WCL title after 2007.
Zinsberger, still in the semi-final first leg, was a replacement for Daphne van Domselaar, which trainer Renee Slegers had preferred and played an flawless game. The young Dutchman was initially not the focus of the focus because her front people had the Barcelona offensive around world footballer Aitana Bonmati well under control.
Anex players brought the victory
Arsenal kept well against the defending champion and also became dangerous. An own goal of Barcelona defender Irene Paredes was announced for offside (22nd), a shot from Frida Maanum was able to defuse Barca goalkeeper Catalina Coll (28th). After the break, Barcelona increased the pressure in his fifth WCL final in a row. Claudia Pina only hit the latte (49th), a header from Ewa Pajor went over the goal (73.). In between, Arsenal striker Alessia Russo (72nd) failed.
In the 74th minute, the Seven Blackin Blackstenius, who replaced seven minutes before, struck the Beth Mead, which was exchanged together with her. Barcelona found no means of conquering van Domselaar and giving away the chance of the title hatstrick and the fourth success. (APA)
