"The most decorated women's club in England made more history at the Emirates stadium on Sunday night, Arsenal securing a 3-2 win over the Copa Libertadores champions Corinthians in extra time to see them crowned winners of the inaugural Fifa Women's Champions Cup. They were made to work for their victory, the Brazilians twice coming from behind to force another 30 minutes of football, but it was somewhat of an inevitability."
"The Uefa Champions League winners benefited from being mid-season with players at full fitness, in contrast to Corinthians being in their pre-season and Concacaf Champions Cup winners Gotham FC in their off-season, and from the decision to hold the tournament in London, and play the final at the Emirates. This was a competition set up for European success and Arsenal delivered. They are officially the world's best club and they have a nice trophy to prove it."
Arsenal secured a 3-2 extra-time victory over Corinthians to win the inaugural Fifa Women's Champions Cup. Corinthians twice recovered to level the match and force extra time. Arsenal benefited from mid-season match fitness while Corinthians and Gotham FC were in pre-season and off-season respectively. Hosting the tournament in London and playing the final at the Emirates advantaged Arsenal. Arsenal beat AS Far 6-0 in the semifinals, demonstrating a significant investment and development gap between European and African women's football. The competition structure and scheduling favored European success and allowed Arsenal to claim a global club title.
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