Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City

The Girls' league got off to a flying start with one of the most exciting matches to be seen at Ambrit Stadium for quite some time.
Captain Virginia had her Arsenal team lined out and ready in a disciplined formation and, from the first whistle, the Gunners dominated possession. But Noor's Man City were well organised too; they defended well and broke quickly when possible, with Ameli a constant threat.
Mari was the Arsenal engine, constantly winning tackles in midfield and driving the team forward. Flavia, in the City goal, was kept busy and she made some great saves. Then Carole stepped up to take a free kick and she took it well but the ball thumped back off the crossbar. Two minutes later, Arsenal hit the bar twice more in quick succession but the game stayed scoreless.
More pressure from Arsenal then saw the ball fall to Clio outside the penalty area on the right. She struck the ball sweetly through a crowd of players and into the bottom corner: what a goal!
But the drama wasn't over. With only seconds remaining, an Arsenal defender handled the ball on the edge of the area. Nor placed the ball; Virginia placed her wall; Noor struck the ball sweetly and it flew towards the bottom corner of the goal... but Virginia flew too; with a perfectly judged dive, she pushed the ball wide of the post and secured the three points for Arsenal!
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Carole 4, Virginia 4, Mari 3, Noor 2, Clio 2, Sofia dM 2, Ameli 2, Flavia, Alice