Managerless Arsenal received their first Girls’s Champions League group recreation of the season as they beat Valerenga 4-1 on the Emirates Stadium, only a day after boss Jonas Eidevall resigned.
Eidevall stepped down on Tuesday morning leaving assistant coach Renee Slegers in short-term cost, and he or she made a dream begin to life within the dugout as Emily Fox gave the Gunners a second-minute lead with a sweeping close-range end.
Arsenal’s lightning-quick begin continued as Alessia Russo then had a aim disallowed for offside, however the stress on the guests finally informed within the twenty ninth minute as Caitlin Foord fired dwelling to double the lead.
However the Norwegian aspect have been gifted a lifeline simply earlier than half-time when Arsenal defender Laia Codina was caught on the ball permitting Olaug Tvedten to complete coolly into the underside nook.
Karina Saevik missed an excellent probability simply seven minutes into the second half to degree for Valerenga as Arsenal struggled to create alternatives till late on with Mariona Caldentey firing dwelling within the eighty fifth minute to revive their two-goal lead.
Russo then added a fourth in stoppage time with a low end for her first aim in 9 appearances.
The victory ends Arsenal’s three-game winless run and sees them bounce again from their heavy opening 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich to maneuver second in Group C.
Slegers: I used to be unhappy to see Eidevall exit
Arsenal interim boss Renee Slegers bought off to a profitable begin
Arsenal interim boss Renee Slegers talking at her post-match press convention about Jonas Eidevall’s resignation:
“It’s been a lot of emotions. I’ve always respected Jonas a lot and enjoyed working with him. I think he’s done a lot of good things for the club for three or four years.
“So I used to be unhappy, and plenty of others as nicely, so it has been about managing feelings and making an attempt to remain to the duty, what’s forward of us and what do we have to do now to have the ability to carry out tonight.
Emily Fox scores the opener within the second minute
“But it’s been a couple of hectic days.”
On the staff’s efficiency following Eidevall’s sudden exit: “I’m happy for them and credit to them because they also got together yesterday and felt that they needed to step up. I think that’s what you see today on the pitch, so all the credit to the team.
“Clearly you do not need this drastic factor to occur for them to get into this self-reflection second, however I feel it was good they did it and now it is about sustaining that.”
‘Slegers shows what she can do in charge’
Sky Sports News’ James Green at the Emirates Stadium:
“The post-Jonas Eidevall period is up and working with a win and Arsenal will likely be hoping to construct on this efficiency going into a vital WSL conflict at West Ham on Sunday earlier than the worldwide break.
“Interim boss Renee Slegers will be delighted with the effort her team showed against Valerenga, and perhaps showing Edu and Clare Wheatley what she can do in charge of this team.”
What subsequent within the Champions League group stage?
Listed here are Arsenal’s remaining fixtures:
- Juventus (a) – November 12
- Juventus (h) – November 21
- Valerenga (a) – December 12
- Bayern Munich (h) – December 18
