Frida Maanum hit a hat-trick to assist Arsenal thump Zurich final night time and seal prime spot of their Champions League group.
The Gunners wanted to match Lyon’s consequence to win Group C after a 1-0 defeat by the French aspect final week and responded emphatically within the Swiss capital.
Maanum broke the impasse within the 18th minute and had her hat-trick wrapped up simply after half-time, whereas Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius scored twice.
Arsenal have a good time certainly one of 9 targets they put previous Zurich to prime their Champions League group
Kim Little transformed a penalty on her return from harm earlier than Mana Iwabuchi rounded out the scoring within the 83rd minute.
Zurich did get the scoresheet themselves after Leah Williamson slipped, unintentionally taking out Seraina Piubel within the course of.
There was no criticism from the England captain because the referee pointed to the spot and Humm fired dwelling the comfort, simply her aspect’s second aim of the competitors.
Frida Maanum hit a hat-trick within the emphatic victory that confirmed Arsenal as group winners
Jonas Eidevall’s aspect had already booked their journey to the knockout levels, and the pinnacle coach was absolutely inspired by the attacking show from his Gunners, who’ve now misplaced each Beth Mead and extra lately Vivianne Miedema to long-term ACL accidents.
Arsenal topped the group by two factors from holders Lyon, who drew 0-0 with Juventus within the group’s different tie.
It means the Gunners ought to be get a kinder quarter-final draw and keep away from Spanish champions Barcelona. Though they now want to attend till February 10 to find who they are going to play within the knockout stage.
