Wolfsburg vs Arsenal LIVE: Women’s Champions League result, final score and reaction as Gunners crash out

Wolfsburg 2-0 Arsenal (3-1 agg): Follow reaction as the Gunners exit the Women’s Champions League at the quarter-final stage

Arsenal and Wolfsburg do battle with a place in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals on the line (REUTERS)

Arsenal travelled to Germany to take on Wolfsburg in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final and the German side won 2-0 on the night to triumph 3-1 on aggregate.

Former Arsenal player Jill Roord poked home from close range to put Wolfsburg ahead in the first half at the Volkswagen Arena and that advantage was doubled when Leah Williamson turned Sveindis Jonsdottir’s cross past Manuela Zinsberger for an own goal with 17 minutes to go.

The Gunners hit the bar through Vivianne Miedema shortly after that but were largely outplayed by their hosts and exited the Women’s Champions League at the last-eight stage.

In a closely-fought first-leg contest Tabea Wassmuth had given the Frauen-Bundesliga side the lead at the Emirates Stadium before Lotte Wubben-Moy’s late equaliser earned Arsenal a draw to leave them on level terms with their hosts halfway through the tie.

The Volkswagen Arena which was also the venue of Arsenal’s WCL semi-final defeat in 2013. Wolfsburg won the second leg 2-1 at home to progress to the final that year and now, in 2022, they will face current WCL holders Barcelona in the semi-finals.

Follow the reaction from the Volkswagen Arena as Wolfsburg beat Arsenal:

Wolfsburg vs Arsenal

• FULL-TIME! Wolfsburg are into the WCL semi-finals - 2-0 (3-1 agg)
• GOAL! 73’ - Williamson scores an unfortunate own goal to put the Gunners on the brink of going out - 2-0 (3-1 agg)
• GOAL! 9’ - Ex-Gunner Roord pokes home from close range for Wolfsburg - 1-0 (2-1 agg)
• Tie was level at 1-1 after first leg at Emirates Stadium

[31 March 2022 20:20 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

Jonas Eidevall, Arsenal manager: “A lot of things happened. I think we could have played better in the first half. We knew it would be a game of fine margins and it was, but we hit the bar, the post and they didn’t go our way.

“They are very physical and demand a lot of opponents. I’m a little disappointed with certain aspects of our performance. They man-marked us and were very aggressive. We expected that but we were disappointed we didn’t find the tactical balance.”

[31 March 2022 20:06 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

Wolfsburg defender,Kathrin-Julia Hendrich, was named the Player of the Match and she gave her reaction after the game saying:

“I feel really good. I’m so happy about our performance. I think we deserved the win and the support tonight was amazing. It was great to do it for the fans.

“When you play football you want to go to the semi-finals and play in big games. It wasn’t an easy game and we had a strong opponent. We’re really looking forward to the semi-finals now.”

[31 March 2022 19:58 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

A bit of reaction from Arsenal’s captain, Kim Little, who said after the game: “I think Wolfsburg were strong in the press. We gave away too much especially in attack. It was a tough match, but I think we can take a lot from it in terms of what we can improve.

“We’re very disappointed. We want to be able to challenge in Europe. It was even for the most part but they capitalised on their chances.”

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[31 March 2022 19:49 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

Wolfsburg deserved it. Over the two legs they were the better team, Arsenal weren’t at the races tonight and struggled from the get go.

Jill Roord’s early goal properly put them on the back foot yet they responded well in the second 45 minutes but could get a goal.

Wolfsburg will face Barcelona in the semi-finals.

[31 March 2022 19:46 · Michael Jones]

Full-time: Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

90+4 mins: Wolfsburg run down the clock and Arsenal are out of the Women’s Champions League!

[31 March 2022 19:42 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

90 mins: Four minutes of added time to play.

Svenja Huth forces a save out of Manuella Zinsberger but the flag goes up for offside and it wouldn’t have counted even if she’d scored.

[31 March 2022 19:41 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

88 mins: A corner for Arsenal comes out ot Jordan Nobbs who shoots on the turn and sends her effort straight at the goalkeeper.

The Gunners then recover the ball after Wolfsburg restart the play. Nobbs slides a pass into the box for Nikita Parris who shifts it away from the goalkeeper. Schult slides in to win the ball and Parris goes down!

There’s a VAR check for a potential penalty to Arsenal but they don’t get the decision. That should be that for their chances of reaching the next round.

[31 March 2022 19:39 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

85 mins: It’s just not clicked for Arsenal tonight. They win a free kick on the right side of the pitch but the delivery into the box comes straight into the hands of Almuth Schult.

Time is running out for them. Two goals still required.

[31 March 2022 19:34 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

82 mins: Into the last 10 minutes now and Arsenal with everything to do. Wolfsburg substitute Ewa Pajor has the ball taken off her by Leah Williamson but the Gunners only clear it as far as Lena Oberdorf. She has a shy from range but can’t find the target.

[31 March 2022 19:32 · Michael Jones]

Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Arsenal (3-1 agg)

79 mins: Steph Catley is down receiving a bit of treatment on her left hamstring. She looks as though she’ll be okay to play on and may just need a breather.