Whilst the men’s game was on a temporary break due to the World Cup in Qatar. Women’s football took centre stage across the United Kingdom. With many sides across the pyramid opting to move fixtures to main stadiums, in hopes of seeing increased crowds attend. One fixture that saw success from this was the Women’s Super League match between Arsenal Women and Manchester United Women. Taking place at the Emirates stadium, in front of forty thousand fans, including a sold out away end.
Arriving at the Gunners iconic ground is very easy to do. As a result of excellent transport links to the area, making the games accessible for all. Subject to strike action taking place. Something supporters are becoming accustom to following the resentful rise in its occurrence. One method to making matches at the Emirates would be by using the tube. With the stadium located a short walk from stations such as Arsenal, Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington. Giving game day visitors a variety of options. For fans travelling form a further distance. A simple swap at Kings Cross can be possible. Alternatively, an overground journey is also an option.
Before entering the Emirates. Supporters could have supplemented their match day experience with a range of activities. The stadium offering two separate shops, allowing people to make purchasing on the big day. In addition to an external event hosted by Barclays. Where the Women’s Super league trophy was on show. Giving game day visitors an opportunity to take a photo with the prized piece. However, a massive number of fans were not able to do this, due to the extremely long queues. Leaving thousands disappointed as they decided on a photo or reasonable entry into the remarkable ground.
On the pitch. Manchester United got the game underway with the opening goal. Scoring on thirty-nine minutes, with a sliced shot from Ella Toone. After an excellent cross into the England international. Following the break. Arsenal came out all guns blazing. Pegging back the tie, within a minute of kick off. Deflected effort ending up in the net. Past the confused keeper Mary Earps. Awarded to Mamun. Taking the lead for the first time. wienroither's worked her way into the box, battling off defenders for space, smashing a spectacular shot. Scoring on seventy-three minutes. As the time entered the final five minutes. Manchester United managed to equalise themselves. Millie turner turning in her attempt, following a fantastic free kick coming in. However, the game did not end there. In injury time the guest got one more, sinking hearts of home supporters. When Alessia Russo headed in a third.
Once the game came to a close. All that was left was for supporters to leave the stadium and make their way home. After an enjoyable afternoon of Women’s Super League action in North London.
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