Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Gunners progress to second round of Women’s Champions League qualifying
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FT: Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
That's all from us tonight as Arsenal move a step closer to earning a spot in the Women's Champions League group stage.
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FT: Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal have reached the second round of Women's Champions League qualifying.
They could play Juventus, BK Hacken, Paris FC, Fiorentina or Sporting. The draw takes place on Monday.
They are in the same groups as the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid, but the draw is seeded so they will avoid them.
Second round qualifying games are two-legged ties which take place on 18-19 and 25-26 September.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
The Gunners have done enough to progress to the next round of Women's Champions League qualifying.
They only win by a one-goal margin, but all that matters is getting through.
It was definitely frustrating in the final third, though. 30 shots, five on target, 80.9% possession, but just one goal.
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Into the final minute and it looks like Arsenal have sealed progression to the next round. They have a goal kick and Manuela Zinsberger is happy to take her time with it.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Three minutes added.
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How many times can Arsenal come close?!
Mariona Caldentey pulls the ball back to Beth Mead, but Mead sends her shot over the bar.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
A reminder that Rosenborg struck late to hold Atletico Madrid to a draw before beating them on penalties in their semi-final.
Few more minutes left for Arsenal to see this one out.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
In case you expected anything otherwise, the past few minutes have been exactly the same as the rest of the game.
Arsenal in total control. Rosenborg sitting very deep.
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Now it's time for another change for the visitors.
Karna Sodal - who is only 15 years old - replaces Beate Marcussen.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Two big names coming on for Arsenal.
Beth Mead and Lia Walti replace Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Arsenal do not have luck on their side tonight.
Leah Williamson meets a corner at the near post and sends a perfect header towards goal, but it's cleared off the line.
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Another missed chance. A loose ball finds Alessia Russo but her strike is blocked inside the box.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Arghhh! How have Arsenal not made it 2-0 by now?
Kim Little is slipped through by Caitlin Foord. She drags a shot wide of the far post.
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C’mon Arsenal how many chances do you need.
Rob
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Rosenborg are back to sitting very deep. They've got everybody back when Arsenal have the ball.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow Park
Three times they have hit the crossbar!
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
So close!
Alessia Russo has the first attempt, it takes a deflection and could have gone absolutely anywhere - but it hits the crossbar.
Then Kyra Cooney-Cross has a go from further out. She hits the bar too!
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Jonas Eidevall has brought on fresh legs in the form of a new striker. Will she be the difference Arsenal need to make the most of their dominance?
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Now Arsenal make a change.
Goalscorer Firda Maanum is replaced by Stina Blackstenius.
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow Park
The Arsenal fans are desperate for more goals. Kim Little was about 40 yards out when they first started shouting "shoooooooot".
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Arsenal hit the woodwork on three occasions against Rosenborg
Arsenal cruised into the second round of Women's Champions League qualifying with a dominant victory over Rosenborg.
Despite the modest scoreline, Arsenal controlled possession in London after taking an early lead through Frida Maanum.
An error by visiting goalkeeper Rugile Rulyte, who fumbled a cross into the path of Maanum, opened the door for Arsenal - and they raced through it.
England striker Alessia Russo's header bounced off the crossbar shortly afterwards, while Maanum, Mariona Caldentey and Caitlin Foord all went close in the first half.
Arsenal's wealth of chances continued after the break and they were unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty when Leah Williamson appeared to be pushed by Selma Magnusdottir as she tried to connect with a corner.
Russo hit the crossbar again with a strike from distance, and seconds later midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross followed suit.
In the end Arsenal were unable to add to their tally against the Norwegian side, days after thrashing Rangers 6-0, but progressed with ease and now wait to find out their next opponents.
The draw for the second round of qualifying - when Manchester City enter the competition - is on Monday, 9 September at 12:00 BST.
Rosenborg, managed by Englishman Robin Shroot, upset the odds on Wednesday when they knocked out Atletico Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout.
They showed they could cause problems and Arsenal vowed not to be complacent as a result, despite going into their second match of the week heavy favourites.
Shroot was keen for his side to express themselves with attacking football, but also make it hard work for Arsenal to break them down.
But the Gunners quickly imposed their authority and Rosenborg were not allowed to settle, rarely getting out of their own half until after the break when they found space.
Summer signing Caldentey was once again busy and entertaining, Maanum a threat and Cooney-Cross dominated the midfield.
It was still at the back of everyone’s minds though, that Arsenal were knocked out at this stage last season by Paris FC, and there were nervy moments late on as Rosenborg threw players forward, desperately trying to create an opening on the break.
But Arsenal looked more composed and sharp this time, albeit against weaker opposition.
Jonas Eidevall’s side know they need to step up another level this season to compete with Women’s Super League (WSL) title rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, and are building promising foundations.
The Gunners will avoid the seeded clubs in Monday's second-round qualifying draw, and have shown plenty to suggest they can cope with their next opponent in a tie over two legs.
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| 3 | Bayern Munich | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
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| 4 | Roma | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 5 |
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| 3 | Paris FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 7 |
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| 4 | Real Madrid | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 1 |
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Manager: Jonas Eidevall
Manager: Robin Shroot
Manager: Jonas Eidevall
Manager: Robin Shroot
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