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Smart free kick kickstarts Arsenal’s Champions League defence

Arsenal UEFA Champions League Alessia Russo

Holders Arsenal secured their first Women's Champions League victory of the season, defeating Benfica 2-0 in Lisbon.
The Gunners, who had lost their opening fixture to Lyon, took the lead through Beth Mead's goal just before the hour mark.
Alessia Russo sealed the win for Arsenal with a minute remaining, converting a low free-kick from substitute Chloe Kelly.
Arsenal's goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar made a crucial save from Diana Gomes' header to keep the score level before half-time.
This win gets Arsenal's Champions League campaign up and running after their initial defeat.

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Beth Mead and Alessia Russo guide Arsenal to first win of Champions League campaign

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