WSL Round-up: Opening Wins for Arsenal, Spurs and City
Lisa Baum scored on her competitive debut after Arsenal integrated several summer signings in a 1-0 opening win, manager Renée Slegers said.
- Arsenal Women defeated Brighton 1-0 in their FA WSL season opener on Sunday at Broadfield Stadium, with 19-year-old debutant Lisa Baum scoring the decisive goal in the ninth minute.
- Baum joined Arsenal for a German-record transfer fee of £600,000 this summer, becoming the fifth arrival in a busy transfer window. The teenager collected possession in midfield and drove forward, jinking past defenders before smashing her finish into the near corner.
- Arsenal controlled more than 70 per cent possession after 15 minutes, though Brighton remained competitive before a crowd of 4,104. Goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez made crucial saves to deny the hosts late chances and preserve the victory.
- Manager Renee Slegers noted the squad spent 6-7 weeks together before the match. Slegers emphasized the need to find ways to win "whatever the opposition, whatever the ground, whatever the circumstance" despite integrating numerous summer signings.
- Brighton fans witnessed a first glimpse of life under new head Arturo Ruiz, whose team displayed intensity, organization and quality in defeat. The Seagulls threatened late but fell short against Arsenal's defensive resolve.
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WSL round-up: Opening wins for Arsenal, Spurs and City
Despite an assured performance from Ireland international Caitlin Hayes at the back - and the 80th-minute introduction of her international team-mate Emily Murphy - Brighton went down 1-0 at home to Arsenal in their Women's Super League clash thanks to an early Lisa Baum goal at Broadfield Stadium.
Brighton Women 0-1 Arsenal Women: Baum’s stunning strike helps Gunners start WSL campaign with victory
Arsenal Women began their Women's Super League campaign with a 1-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. Lisa Baum, who joined from RB Leipzig this summer, was the match-winner, scoring a brilliant strike inside the opening 10 minutes. Arsenal dominated possession from the outset, but the hosts were the first to threaten. Goalkeeper
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