"Corinthians keeper Letícia was able to keep out a sharp effort from Stina Blackstenius, but could do little to stop Smith's opener after the rebound fell in the path of the Canada international, who nestled it home. The visitors equalised from a corner nodded home in the 21st minute by Zanotti, whose header bounced off Kim Little, leading to a goalmouth scramble before referee Katia Garcia made clear the ball had crossed the line."
"Arsenal were crowned the inaugural Women's Champions Cup winners after substitute Caitlin Foord scored to inspire the Gunners to a 3-2 extra-time victory over Brazilian side Corinthians. The new FIFA club competition's final was played out under drenched conditions at the Emirates Stadium, where the north Londonders also secured $2.3 million (£1.67m) in prize money. Corinthians captain Gabi Zanotti cancelled out Olivia Smith's 15th-minute opener in the first half before Lotte Wubben-Moy nodded Arsenal back in front after the break."
Arsenal won the inaugural Women's Champions Cup with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Corinthians at the Emirates Stadium, securing $2.3 million in prize money. Olivia Smith opened in the 15th minute before Gabi Zanotti equalised on 21 minutes. Lotte Wubben-Moy restored Arsenal's lead in the 58th minute. A stoppage-time penalty by Vic Albuquerque levelled the score and forced extra time. Substitute Caitlin Foord scored the decisive extra-time goal. The match was played in heavy rain and celebrations were muted after goalkeeper Anneke Borbe was stretchered off following a late collision.
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