Blackstenius scores controversial late winner for Arsenal against Everton
TL;DR
Stina Blackstenius scored a controversial stoppage-time goal to secure a 1-0 victory for Arsenal against Everton in the Women's Super League. The win lifts Arsenal to second place with one game remaining.
Key points
- Stina Blackstenius scored a stoppage-time winner
- Arsenal defeated Everton 1-0
- Arsenal moved to second place in the Women's Super League
- Beth Mead hit the crossbar twice during the match
- One game remains in the season
Stina Blackstenius scored a controversial stoppage-time winner for Arsenal to claim a 1-0 Women's Super League victory over Everton.
The Gunners had been frustrated three times by the crossbar throughout the game, with Beth Mead rattling the woodwork twice on her final appearance at the Emirates Stadium before leaving the club, along with an effort from Olivia Smith.
However, in the third minute of added time, Blackstenius found the bottom corner to lift Renee Segers' side into second place with one more game remaining.
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In an emotional farewell, Beth Mead left the Emirates for the final time as Arsenal fans paid tribute to the club legend after nine years
The goal was clouded by controversy after Lotte Wubben-Moy flicked the ball on for Leah Williamson from an offside position and the situation was then compounded by the Arsenal defender barging into Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan shortly after.
As a result of the impact with Williamson, Brosnan was left on the ground and out of her goal, allowing Blackstenius to sweep home her effort to secure the win.
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Izzy Christiansen says Arsenal's 93rd-minute goal against Everton shouldn't have stood
'Clear and obvious error' - should Arsenal's winner have been disallowed?
Sky Sports' Izzy Christiansen:
"I would be fuming. This is hard. It is difficult to see but Wubben-Moy is offside, it is tight but I expect the lineswoman to make that decision.
"That is the first phase. Leah Williamson is not offside but this [the contact on Brosnan] is offside; it is a clear and obvious foul on the goalkeeper. It is a late challenge.
"Brilliant finish from Blackstenius, of course. But it is a really difficult decision for Everton to digest."
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Q&A
What was the final score of the Arsenal vs Everton Women's Super League match?
Arsenal won 1-0 against Everton.
Who scored the winning goal for Arsenal against Everton?
Stina Blackstenius scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
How did Arsenal's victory affect their position in the Women's Super League?
The victory lifted Arsenal to second place in the Women's Super League standings.