HIGHLIGHTS | Arsenal FC vs. Vålerenga -- UEFA Women's Champions League 2024-25

Morelli has a win been more important. Change off the field. Disappointment so far on it. More important than ever that they do. And Russo is trying to get away quickly. And already Arsenal on the attack. She's got Beth Mead in the center. It's Ford though. And only half cleared to Emily Fox. It was Elisa Torsnes who got the ball half away. However the follow-up ball was too weak from Leo Williamson. Arsenal start as they mean to go on. This is Mariana Caldente. And she's found a one-two. And Arsenal could be in here. Russo. And it's come free to Emily Fox. And Arsenal needed that dream start. And with barely 60 seconds on the clock. The WSL side have the lead at Arsenal Stadium. And while all the talk has been about Arsenal, can they handle it? This period of change. But right from the off they've looked venomous. First it was Russo who tried to strike at goal. Maybe question of a hand there. But Emily Fox. Well she wasn't going to wait around to find out. You can see her calling for it. Right place, right time. Gopchang's in the middle here. Sterling Gooder is in there. So has Haythas Dottir. That's the question. And the answer is goal kick. First time Arsenal have conceded five in a competitive game since this competition in 2008 against UMEUR. Here's Little. And she's found space for Russo. The flag is up. In a suspicious amount of room. Remember there is no video assistant referee. I don't think we'll be needing one for that. Mead got something on it though. And this is Fox now. And again trying to send Russo. And they've been caught a bit flat-footed here. The ball around the defence. It's Russo and again. And somehow to safety from the goalkeeper to their emblem. That's not gone out in an opportunity here. Ulloch Twedson. And she had a head of well to bring in Haythas Dottir. Only half clear. Bielder picked it up and Thompson. And forces a good save out of Defne van Domselaar. The corner arc and well if it was initially it was very close. Goalkeeper stayed put and we'll safely see that. Careering over her own crossbar. And it's mightily hard. Oh met well. And the follow-up by Kadina and Mariana Caldente has to go to the turf. It's Little. And there might still be a follow-up from Russo. And Russo again. And she's left Vikas behind her. And she's got support as well. A save by the goalkeeper but it won't keep out that effort. Caitlin Ford. That's what you call a wealth of attacking option. No obvious option going forward for Fox and Arsenal. Well they've not forced the issue have they? And those in attendance are now starting to let their presence be known. This could be an awkward moment though. Laia Kadina all but lost it there. And now it has come free. And Trettsen. And she scored. And Wolleranger are right back in this game. Ulloch Trettsen with the goal. And it sends the traveling support small but hardy there. Contingent into Raptures. Now trying to do their bit to rouse the home side. Laia Kadina completely lost in possession against Savic. And great presence. Questioning offside perhaps. Ulloch Trettsen though still has to put it in the net. And that she did. This will be a huge boost for them if they can take it as a one-point ball game into halftime. But threat coming through again. And Williamson thought that might have been hers. And Arsenal finished the first half with a bang. Going for goal here. And she forced a good save out of the goalkeeper again Well that's where the move broke down. It was too close to Emma Sterling-Goode. One back there by Laia Kadina. Fancied it. And the goalkeeper couldn't hold it the first turn. Good stop by Annie Thompson. It had to be. Ford might have been in. Sterling-Goode. And Savic fancies this now. And still Savic. Oh and she had to do better. Now Little looking for a way through. Might have found one with Caitlin Ford here. It's still Ford. And it would have been a wonderful solo effort from the Australian. Thinking about it. Mariana Caldente using Russo. Defenses trebled up on it. And Velti. And Williamson. Safely into the hands of the goalkeeper. Velti with the challenge. Flipped on by Mariana. And she might have another go here. And look at Russo getting ahead. It's Mariana Caldente though. She's not bothered about the rest. Well a scrappy passage. And in the end it worked out Arsenal's way. Oh a poor ball from Laia Kadina. And now the pressure is right back up. Going for goal here. Well it was the wrong option. Here's Little. And she's been allowed to roll. Leonardson-Mornham. And Blackstanius. And smothered by the goalkeeper. Not clear though. Leonardson-Mornham with the effort. Well it went from salvation to shambles at the back from Wolleringer. To have an impact. Oh Blackstanius fancies this. Emblem acted quickly. One bit of trickery. Or one mistake now. That could decide it. Leonardson-Mornham. And Blackstanius. They're all queuing up here. And Mariana Caldente. And that should win it for Arsenal. Well it got nervy didn't it? But suddenly the north London side open up that cushion once more. A well-worked move. It started with Alessio Russo. Leonardson-Mornham had a head up early. No direct route through to goal for Blackstanius. But Mariana Caldente. She always knows the way. And Arsenal now gunning for victory in the away for Women's Champions League. But we would have expected to reach it. And it could get worse here. Because Blackstanius is coming forward. It's Dino Blackstanius. Might get a second go at this. Frame of the goal. And it's still there with Mariana Caldente. Look at the slick move. It was straight through the gears. And Blackstanius well. First chance was straight at the goalkeeper. The second it's desperately unlucky. Most of those three minutes have been taken up by the substitutions that we had. And there were enough of them weren't there? So who knows how long we'll be playing. However that third goal for Arsenal. Opens up what might be a chasm between the two sides. And there could be another now. Russo. Wraps it up in style. Arsenal have their fourth. A result that might flatter them on reflection. But they won't care. Of their first points of the Champions League group stage. Because no one are coming tonight. And Arsenal in the attacking third at least. Well they have been clinical. And Russo has a goal. Second of the turn for the lioness. No hard feelings between her and Torma Enblom. And Arsenal have wrapped this one up by a clear margin in the end. Well they were made to work for it.