Football May 26, 2026

Arsenal Women 1-0 Everton Women: Stina Blackstenius scores controversial stoppage-time winner for Gunners

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
Arsenal Women 1-0 Everton Women: Stina Blackstenius scores controversial stoppage-time winner for Gunners

Stina Blackstenius scored a controversial stoppage-time winner for Arsenal to claim a 1-0 Women's Super League victory over Everton.

The Gunners had been frustrated three times by the crossbar throughout the game, with Beth Mead rattling the woodwork twice on her final appearance at the Emirates Stadium before leaving the club, along with an effort from Olivia Smith.

However, in the third minute of added time, Blackstenius found the bottom corner to lift Renee Segers' side into second in the Women's Super League - with one game left.

The goal was clouded by controversy after Lotte Wubben-Moy flicked the ball on for Leah Williamson from an offside position. The situation was then compounded by the Arsenal defender barging into Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan shortly after.

As a result of the impact with Williamson, Brosnan was left on the ground and out of her goal, allowing Blackstenius to sweep home her effort to secure the win.

Your Site' Izzy Christiansen:

"I would be fuming. This is hard. It is difficult to see but Wubben-Moy is offside, it is tight but I expect the lineswoman to make that decision.

"That is the first phase. Leah Williamson is not offside but this [the contact on Brosnan] is offside; it is a clear and obvious foul on the goalkeeper. It is a late challenge.

"Brilliant finish from Blackstenius, of course. But it is a really difficult decision for Everton to digest."

Arsenal forward Beth Mead:

"I've been here for a long time, I have met so many amazing people. I have memories for life and it has been a huge honour to play for this amazing club for such a long, long time. I am going to miss you guys so much.

"It is tough to put into words. I have some of my most amazing memories here and some of my toughest, darkest days. I lost my mum when I was here and I wouldn't have got through that without these amazing people.

"I don't think thank you will ever be enough. You guys are the best fans in the world, we love you and I love you. Thank you so, so much."

Tags:

football report

Share this article

Related Posts

Andoni Iraola: Crystal Palace step up efforts to hire Bournemouth boss on three-year deal - Paper Talk

Andoni Iraola: Crystal Palace step up efforts to hire Bournemouth boss on three-year deal - Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...Crystal Palace are stepping up their attempts to convince Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola...

Brighton 3-0 Wolves: Seagulls boost European hopes with comfortable win over relegated side

Brighton 3-0 Wolves: Seagulls boost European hopes with comfortable win over relegated side

Brighton boosted their hopes of European qualification after a 3-0 home win over already-relegated Wolves.Headers from Jack Hinshelwood and Lewis Dunk...

Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Bradford City: Amario Cozier-Duberry scores first-leg winner for Trotters in League One play-off semi-final

Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Bradford City: Amario Cozier-Duberry scores first-leg winner for Trotters in League One play-off semi-final

Amario Cozier-Duberry's brilliant strike was enough for Bolton to earn a 1-0 first-leg win over Bradford in their League One play-off semi-final.The 2...

Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United: Michael Carrick's men move closer to securing third-placed finish

Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United: Michael Carrick's men move closer to securing third-placed finish

Manchester United missed the chance to secure third place in the Premier League as they were held 0-0 at Sunderland.Sunderland will feel as if they de...

Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth: Rayan nets winner after Ryan Christie and Joachim Andersen sent off as Cherries close in on European spot

Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth: Rayan nets winner after Ryan Christie and Joachim Andersen sent off as Cherries close in on European spot

Bournemouth strengthened their grip on a European place and extended their extraordinary unbeaten run to 16 games with a 1-0 victory at Fulham, in whi...

Middlesbrough 0-0 Southampton: Saints boss Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after refusing to answer 'spygate' questions

Middlesbrough 0-0 Southampton: Saints boss Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after refusing to answer 'spygate' questions

Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg accused Southampton of cheating after Saints manager Tonda Eckert walked out of a tetchy post-match press conference w...