Arsenal beaten by Wolfsburg in Women's Champions League quarter-finals after Jill Roord strike, Leah Williamson own goal

Jill Roord scored against her former team to help Wolfsburg book their ticket to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League after a dominant 2-0 win against Arsenal at the Volkswagen Arena. The hosts struck early with former Arsenal player Roord scoring the first goal in the ninth minute, after a Wolfsburg corner was dropped right in the middle of the penalty box.

Once the ball bounced off two players, it landed near Roord, who scored from close range. Ad/> The lead was almost doubled 10 minutes later.

Arsenal were unable to clear and a ball over the top went straight to Tabea Wassmuth, who fired into the corner of the net, but the goal was deemed offside after a lengthy VAR check. Women's Champions LeagueLate Wubben-Moy equaliser rescues Arsenal against Wolfsburg23/03/2022 AT 19:20 The second half saw Arsenal get a few half-chances, but they struggled to convert.

The second Wolfsburg goal came in the 72nd minute, with Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir making a great run to the byline and attempting to pass it in the box. Leah Williamson attempted to block it, but she miscontrolled and diverted the ball into her own net.