Arsenal Drop Points After Conceding Bizarre Penalty in UWCL
Maeline Mendy converted the 86th-minute spot-kick after a handball decision against Leah Williamson.
- Arsenal drew 2-2 with Paris in the Champions League after conceding a controversial late penalty. Leah Williamson was penalized for handball inside the area with three minutes remaining, allowing Maeline Mendy to score from 12 yards.
- Under-Fire manager Renee Slegers faced scrutiny following Sunday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea. She recalled Georgia Stanway and Lisa Baum to the starting lineup in Paris, aiming to revitalize the visitors' attack.
- Alessia Russo opened the scoring in the 41st minute after exchanging passes with Kim Little. Georgia Stanway doubled the lead five minutes after half-time, firing home from an Emily Fox cross.
- Clara Mateo reduced the deficit for Paris in the 72nd minute with a slick finish. Referee Iuliana Demetrescu then penalized Williamson for handball, gifting the hosts a late equalizer opportunity.
- Slegers reflected on a big missed opportunity for her out-of-form Arsenal side. The result leaves the team grappling with lapses in concentration that allowed Paris to recover from a two-goal deficit in the final stages.
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