Caitlin Foord was the hero for Arsenal. Photo: Getty Images
Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross are the first Australians to be crowned football world champions – and it was thanks to Matildas star Foord that Arsenal sealed a thrilling 3-2 win over Brazilian outfit Corinthians in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final.
Foord came off the bench to score in extra-time, in a match the Brazilians came from behind in twice to force the game to 120 minutes; the goal that made it 2-2 was a late penalty.
Arsenal progressed to the decider of the new competition with a win over African Champions AS FAR from Morocco in the semi final, while Corinthians beat US champions FC Gotham.
Olivia Smith opened the scoring after 14 minutes, finishing on the rebound after Stina Blackstenius’ shot was saved.
40-year-old Gabi Zanotti scored a header, which was deflected off Catley into goal, before Lotte Wubben-Moy finally broke past stubborn Corinthians goalkeeper Lele with a header in the 59th minute.
There was VAR drama late, which saw Corinthians awarded a penalty, which Vic ALburquerque converted.
Foord had thought she had put her side 3-1 up in the 75th minute, when her shot was desperately blocked by a defender.
But her time came.
After Frida Maanum won possession in midfield, she unleashed the Australian and beat Lele at the near post.
More to come…
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