Monday was a record-breaking evening in north London but unfortunately for Arsenal, it did not include a famous victory over German powerhouse Wolfsburg.
Pauline Bremer scored in the 119th minute to seal a thrilling Women’s Champions League semifinal tie, giving the visitors a 3-2 win on the night and a 5-4 win on aggregate.
The goal soured what was otherwise a massive occasion for the women’s game, as an announced crowd of 60,063 set a record for the largest attendance for a women’s club match in England. That figure broke the previous record of 49,094 set in the 2022 FA Cup final.
The Gunners and Wolfsburg traded goals in a back-and-forth affair. Stina Blackstenius gave Arsenal the lead in the11th minute, before Jill Roord and Alex Popp scored on either side of halftime to put the German side back in front.
But the home side would answer when Jen Beattie headed home a dramatic equalizer in the 75th minute that sent the tie into extra time.
Just as it appeared the affair would be settled on penalties, Lotte Wubben-Moy was caught in possession by Jule Brand, who crossed for Bremer to tap home and give Wolfsburg a stunning late win.
PAULINE BREMER IN THE 119TH MINUTE TO SEND WOLFSBURG TO THE UWCL FINAL 😱
(via @DAZNFootball) pic.twitter.com/CYap8nPcD6
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 1, 2023
Wolfsburg advanced to the Champions League final against Barcelona on June 3. The German side will be looking for its third Champions League title and first since 2014.
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