"Smith scoring for Arsenal? It just feels right. There was a standing ovation for the women's game first 1m signing, Olivia Smith, on 61 minutes as she exited after a phenomenal debut goal in Arsenal's defeat of London City after her high profile move from Liverpool. Smith is a different profile of forward to the legendary Kelly Smith, who is now part of the Gunners' coaching staff, but at a club that lives and breathes its rich women's football history it felt like a moment."
"The 21-year-old delighted a crowd of 38,142, her directness, speed and trickery causing problems throughout. Her goal, a wonderfully whipped strike from outside the box after she had evaded Maria Perez, to cancel out Kosovare Asllani's opener, was the highlight, before goals from Chloe Kelly, Stina Blackstenius and Frida Maanum finished the job. A volley which flashed past a post from Alessia Russo's lofted pass, a header wide and an effort which forced a smart save from goalkeeper Elena Lete"
Olivia Smith scored a debut goal for Arsenal, earning a standing ovation after joining from Liverpool and cancelling out Kosovare Asllani's opener. The 21-year-old displayed directness, speed and trickery, causing problems throughout and impressing with a wonderfully whipped strike from outside the box. Arsenal completed the win with goals from Chloe Kelly, Stina Blackstenius and Frida Maanum. Smith also produced a volley that flashed past a post, a header wide and an effort saved by Elena Lete, showing quick adaptation after an early-window transfer. A crowd of 38,142 watched as Arsenal showcased its integrated celebration of men's and women's trophies and strong season-ticket demand.
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