"Arsenal forward Olivia Smith was taken off on a stretcher during the Gunners' 3-0 victory over Bristol City in the Women's FA Cup. Smith, 21, was involved in a clash of heads early in the second half, which led to lengthy pause in play and 14 minutes of second-half stoppage time. She was carried off the pitch, having been fitted with a neck brace, to a standing ovation inside the Mangata Developments Stadium."
"The match saw Arsenal book their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of goals from Kim Little, Victoria Pelova and Frida Maanum. Smith is Arsenal's second-joint top scorer in all competitions this season with eight goals. The Canada forward became the first 1m player in women's football history when she joined the Gunners from Liverpool in July 2025. Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another season of the Women's Football Weekly podcast."
Olivia Smith suffered a clash of heads early in the second half and was taken off on a stretcher wearing a neck brace. Play was halted for a lengthy period and the match featured 14 minutes of second-half stoppage time. Smith received a standing ovation as she was carried off inside the Mangata Developments Stadium. Arsenal won 3-0 to reach the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals with goals from Kim Little, Victoria Pelova and Frida Maanum. Smith is Arsenal's second-joint top scorer this season with eight goals and joined from Liverpool in July 2025.
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