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Arsenal 0-0 Rosenborg
Positive start from Arsenal. Mariona Caldentey runs forward, she cuts the ball back for Katie McCabe, but she fires wide.
Summary
Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg
Gunners progress to second round of Women’s Champions League qualifying
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KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min
Arsenal 0-0 Rosenborg
Here we go!
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'I'm the player I want to be' - Codinapublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 7 September
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Defender Laia Codina impressed in the 6-0 win against Rangers alongside Leah Williamson in the middle of Arsenal's back line.
Speaking in the Gunners' pre-match news conference, she said she hopes she can push on and relishes the opportunity to fight for a place in the side.
"Now I feel I'm the player I want to be. I'm a player who needs to speak a lot on and off the pitch, and maybe with the language I needed a bit more time with that," said Codina.
"I think you see that now. I'm really happy.
"I really felt like in a lot of training sessions I was that Laia on Wednesday. Sometimes, I don't know why, but in games it was more difficult to show that Laia.
"It helps the team a lot if I speak and I can tell them how to press or change our build-up."
Image source, Getty ImagesRosenborg have 'earned the right' to competepublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 7 September
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Opponents Rosenborg stunned Atletico Madrid in Wednesday's tie and manager Robin Shroot said it was "an extremely historical moment" for Norwegian football.
Shroot was born in Hammersmith and grew up in Wandsworth, in south west London.
He says it is "special" for him to lead Rosenborg out against one of London's biggest football clubs, but they do not want to show them too much respect.
"We were dealt what many considered to be a highly challenging group. But we have earned the right to compete with Arsenal to try to get one step closer to the group stages," Shroot told BBC Sport.
"It doesn't matter if there's a 1% chance, it's bigger than a 0% chance and that's the mindset that we approach each game with.
"We are a team with a strong identity in trying to dominate and control games through attacking and entertaining football.
"On Wednesday, we had to accept that Atletico were a highly talented Spanish team who like to play that way also - so we have to be a chameleon."
Image source, Getty ImagesA big moment for Norwegian footballpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 7 September
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow ParkI spoke to Rosenborg manager Robin Shroot yesterday after they finished their final training session ahead of the game.
Shroot is London-born and you could hear how excited he was to be back home with Rosenborg competing in European qualifying.
He knows how tough a task this is but that was the case on Wednesday when they stunned Atletico Madrid.
Shroot believes that victory has spurred his side on and if they were to reproduce the same magic today, it would be a historic moment for Norwegian women's football.
Rosenborg are also hoping to take inspiration from fellow Norwegian club SK Brann - also managed by Englishman Martin Ho - who broke into the main draw last season and reached the quarter-finals.
Rosenborg 'demand a lot of respect'published at 19:19 British Summer Time 7 September
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Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall said Women's Champions League opponents Rosenborg "demand a lot of respect" after knocking out Atletico Madrid.
Norwegian club Rosenborg beat Atletico in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals of the first round of qualifying on Wednesday, before Arsenal thrashed Rangers 6-0.
"They beat a really strong opponent so that demands a lot of respect. They were really well organised and have a really good culture in the team," said Eidevall.
"We will play against tough opponents. [That's how the] Champions League should be. That's why we want to play in it - to play against the best."
Image source, Getty ImagesEarly arrivals in Borehamwoodpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 7 September
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow Park
Image source, BBC SportIt's always a full house at Meadow Park and as soon as the doors opened at 18:00 BST, the fans rushed in.
The North Bank, where the more vocal fans and official supporters' club stand, was pretty much full an hour before kick-off.
The Rosenborg players arrived early too, soaking up their surroundings and posing for team photos in the middle of the pitch.
The sprinklers came on shortly afterwards and caught a few staff members so they all went back inside for their final preparations.
It's a cooler evening in Borehamwood but most people are expecting the same outcome - an Arsenal victory.
Who could they face in the second round?published at 19:14 British Summer Time 7 September
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The draw for the second round of Women's Champions League qualifying takes place on Monday.
It will be seeded, with the top five teams - ranked by their Uefa coefficient - unable to play each other. Teams also can't draw a team from the same nation.
We'll update you with the seedings when other fixtures make them clear.
Here are the other teams in the league path draw:
- Paris St-Germain
- Wolfsburg
- Real Madrid
- Manchester City
- Juventus
- BK Hacken
- Fiorentina
- Paris FC
- Breidablik or Sporting Lisbon
Image source, Getty ImagesToday's other actionpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 7 September
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Scottish Champions Celtic reached the second round of qualifying by beating Lithuanian side Gintra 2-0 earlier today.
There are three other fixtures today in the league path - Arsenal's side of the draw.
Italian club Fiorentina beat Ajax 1-0 to seal their spot in the second round, while Paris FC - who knocked out Arsenal in the first round last season - also progress after winning 2-0 against Sparta Prague.
In the other league phase game, Sporting Lisbon are currently beating Icelandic side Breidablik 1-0.
You can click the 'scores' tab to keep up with ongoing fixtures and see today's results.
How does qualification work?published at 19:08 British Summer Time 7 September
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This is the final of a group in round one of Women's Champions League qualifying's league path.
That sounds pretty complicated. Here's what it means.
Teams are split into 'champions' and 'league' paths based on whether or not they won their leagues.
In the first round of qualifying, each path is split into mini tournaments with semi-finals and a final. The winner of each of those finals goes into the second round.
As Arsenal and Rosenborg are both in the league path, the winner of this game will go into a draw with nine other teams on Monday.
It's much simpler in the second round. Teams are seeded, but they play one opponent over two legs for a spot in the group stage.
Got it?
What happened earlier this week?published at 19:05 British Summer Time 7 September
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Both of these teams have already had to get through one fixture to make it to their first round qualifying final.
It took until the second half for the Gunners to get going, but Arsenal thrashed Rangers 6-0 on Wednesday as Caitlin Foord scored four goals.
Rosenborg caused an early shock by coming from behind against Real Madrid to draw in normal time, see out extra time level and then win a penalty shootout.
Team news - Arsenal unchanged, Mead on benchpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 7 September
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow ParkJonas Eidevall names the same Arsenal side who thrashed Rangers on Wednesday.
Beth Mead is back from injury but is only on the bench. Steph Catley is still out with a minor muscle injury.
Wednesday's four-goal hero Caitlin Foord will be looking to cause havoc again.
Arsenal XI: Zinsberger, Fox, Codina, Williamson, Caldentey, Little, McCabe, Maanum, Foord, Russo, Cooney-Cross.
Rosenborg manager Robin Shroot makes two changes to the side who beat Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout on Wednesday.
Freya Brennskag-Dorsin and Synne Bronstad drop to the bench, with Rebecka Holum and Hanna Dahl coming into the side.
Rosenborg XI: Rulyte, Sorum, Rodge, Nautnes, Harviken, Marcussen, Berre, Holum, Dahl, Tomter, Magnusdottir.
Image source, Getty ImagesWelcomepublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 7 September
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Good evening!
It's time for the next stage of Women's Champions League qualifying as Arsenal bid to book a place in the second round in their game against Rosenborg tonight.
The winner reaches the second round of qualifying - and the winners of second round ties then qualify for the group stage.
Arsenal are probably favourites, but Rosenborg aren't to be underestimated. They beat Atletico Madrid in their first round semi-final.
We'll be here to talk you through all the action and see who comes out on top.
Let's begin by finding out how the teams line up for tonight's game.
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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.
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Arsenal limit damage as they continue to build
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.
Player of the match
Number: 8 Mariona Caldentey
Average rating 8.29
Number: 8 Mariona Caldentey
Average Rating: 8.29Number: 12 F. Maanum
Average Rating: 8.07Number: 10 K. Little
Average Rating: 7.75Number: 5 Laia Codina
Average Rating: 7.72Number: 32 K. Cooney-Cross
Average Rating: 7.69Number: 2 E. Fox
Average Rating: 7.68Number: 11 K. McCabe
Average Rating: 7.61Number: 6 L. Williamson
Average Rating: 7.61Number: 23 A. Russo
Average Rating: 7.58Number: 19 C. Foord
Average Rating: 7.39Number: 1 M. Zinsberger
Average Rating: 7.31Number: 9 B. Mead
Average Rating: 6.90Number: 13 L. Wälti
Average Rating: 6.80Number: 25 S. Blackstenius
Average Rating: 6.65Number: 27 S. Magnúsdóttir
Average Rating: 4.75Number: 7 M. Rogde
Average Rating: 4.73Number: 11 F. Brennskag-Dorsin
Average Rating: 4.47Number: 14 M. Harviken
Average Rating: 4.36Number: 15 B. Marcussen
Average Rating: 4.36Number: 20 H. Dahl
Average Rating: 4.27Number: 9 E. Nautnes
Average Rating: 4.27Number: 1 R. Rulyte
Average Rating: 4.18Number: 16 I. Berre
Average Rating: 4.18Number: 25 A. Tomter
Average Rating: 4.18Number: 6 E. Sørum
Average Rating: 3.62Number: 19 R. Holum
Average Rating: 3.50Number: 23 K. Sødahl
Average Rating: 3.42After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Barcelona | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 22 | 16 |
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| 2 | SL Benfica | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 |
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| 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
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| 4 | Rosengård | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 23 | -20 | 1 |
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Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 20 | 14 |
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| 2 | Brann | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 13 |
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| 3 | Slavia Prague | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 5 |
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| 4 | St. Pölten | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 14 | -12 | 1 |
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Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | PSG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
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| 2 | Ajax | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 10 |
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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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Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Chelsea | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
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| 2 | Häcken | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
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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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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : Quarter-finals
Team Lineups
home team, Arsenal
Manager: Jonas Eidevall
Starting lineup
- Number 8, Mariona Caldentey
- Number 5, Laia Codina
- Number 32, K. Cooney-Cross , substituted for L. Wälti at 82 minutes
- Number 19, C. Foord , substituted for B. Mead at 82 minutes
- Number 2, E. Fox
- Number 12, F. Maanum , substituted for S. Blackstenius at 70 minutes
- Number 10, K. Little , Captain
- Number 11, K. McCabe
- Number 23, A. Russo
- Number 6, L. Williamson
- Number 1, M. Zinsberger
Substitutes
home team, Arsenal
- Number 59, M. Agyemang
- Number 25, S. Blackstenius
- Number 56, F. Godfrey
- Number 16, R. Kafaji
- Number 9, B. Mead
- Number 22, K. Kühl
- Number 62, K. Reid
- Number 26, L. Wienroither
- Number 40, N. Williams
- Number 3, L. Wubben-Moy
- Number 13, L. Wälti
- Number 14, D. van Domselaar
away team, Rosenborg
Manager: Robin Shroot
Starting lineup
- Number 7, M. Rogde
- Number 20, H. Dahl
- Number 14, M. Harviken , Captain
- Number 27, S. Magnúsdóttir , Yellow Card at 47 minutes
- Number 15, B. Marcussen , substituted for K. Sødahl at 84 minutes
- Number 9, E. Nautnes
- Number 1, R. Rulyte
- Number 16, I. Berre
- Number 25, A. Tomter
- Number 19, R. Holum , substituted for F. Brennskag-Dorsin at 68 minutes
- Number 6, E. Sørum
away team, Rosenborg
- Number 18, S. Brønstad
- Number 4, S. Aunehaugen
- Number 8, I. Birkelund
- Number 2, K. Leine
- Number 11, F. Brennskag-Dorsin
- Number 31, A. Buberg
- Number 24, S. Ervik
- Number 21, K. Sneve
- Number 23, K. Sødahl
home team, Arsenal
Manager: Jonas Eidevall
Starting lineup
- Number 8, Mariona Caldentey
- Number 5, Laia Codina
- Number 32, K. Cooney-Cross , substituted for L. Wälti at 82 minutes
- Number 19, C. Foord , substituted for B. Mead at 82 minutes
- Number 2, E. Fox
- Number 12, F. Maanum , substituted for S. Blackstenius at 70 minutes
- Number 10, K. Little , Captain
- Number 11, K. McCabe
- Number 23, A. Russo
- Number 6, L. Williamson
- Number 1, M. Zinsberger
Substitutes
- Number 59, M. Agyemang
- Number 25, S. Blackstenius
- Number 56, F. Godfrey
- Number 16, R. Kafaji
- Number 9, B. Mead
- Number 22, K. Kühl
- Number 62, K. Reid
- Number 26, L. Wienroither
- Number 40, N. Williams
- Number 3, L. Wubben-Moy
- Number 13, L. Wälti
- Number 14, D. van Domselaar
away team, Rosenborg
Manager: Robin Shroot
Starting lineup
- Number 7, M. Rogde
- Number 20, H. Dahl
- Number 14, M. Harviken , Captain
- Number 27, S. Magnúsdóttir , Yellow Card at 47 minutes
- Number 15, B. Marcussen , substituted for K. Sødahl at 84 minutes
- Number 9, E. Nautnes
- Number 1, R. Rulyte
- Number 16, I. Berre
- Number 25, A. Tomter
- Number 19, R. Holum , substituted for F. Brennskag-Dorsin at 68 minutes
- Number 6, E. Sørum
Substitutes
- Number 18, S. Brønstad
- Number 4, S. Aunehaugen
- Number 8, I. Birkelund
- Number 2, K. Leine
- Number 11, F. Brennskag-Dorsin
- Number 31, A. Buberg
- Number 24, S. Ervik
- Number 21, K. Sneve
- Number 23, K. Sødahl
- Referee:
- Michalina Diakow
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Aleksandra Mostowska
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Gordana Katusic
- Fourth Official:
- Jelena Pejkovic
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Arsenal v RosenborgOverall Possession
Shots
Arsenal 30Rosenborg 5Shots on target
Arsenal 5Rosenborg 3Shots off target
Arsenal 17Rosenborg 2Blocked shots
Arsenal 8Rosenborg 0Total touches in the box
Arsenal 77Rosenborg 2Goalkeeper saves
Arsenal 3Rosenborg 3Fouls
Arsenal 3Rosenborg 10Corners
Arsenal 11Rosenborg 0Season so far
UEFA Women's Champions League
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