"Olivia Smith marked her Arsenal debut with a stunning goal as the European champions came from behind to start their Women's Super League campaign with a 4-1 win over London City Lionesses. Smith became the first £1 million female player by joining Arsenal from Liverpool in July and she showed why with a fabulous long-distance strike after Kosovare Asllani's penalty had put London City ahead."
"While they were without Grace Geyoro, reportedly a world record signing who was not registered in time, the visitors silenced the Emirates Stadium following Asllani's 17th-minute spot-kick -- the Lionesses' first ever WSL goal. Daphne van Domselaar guessed the right way but Asllani's strike was perfectly placed after she had been fouled in the area by Katie Reid, who lunged at the Swede having picked the pocket of Isobel Goodwin."
Olivia Smith scored a long-range goal on her Arsenal debut as the European champions recovered to beat London City Lionesses 4-1 in the WSL opener. Kosovare Asllani put London City ahead from a 17th-minute penalty, their first-ever WSL goal, after Katie Reid fouled her in the area. Chloe Kelly levelled just before half-time and substitutes Stina Blackstenius and Frida Maanum added late goals to secure the win. London City fielded several debutants including Nikita Parris and Katie Zelem and impressed despite the defeat, while Grace Geyoro was unregistered and unavailable.
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