Smilla Holmberg rescues Arsenal with
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Smilla Holmberg rescues Arsenal with stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester United

Julia Zigiotti Olme thought she had given Manchester United their first win of the season in Super League football. But then Arsenal's Smilla Holmberg stepped up. The right-back secured a point when she made it 1-1 in the 95th minute.

Several Swedes were in the starting lineups when Arsenal hosted Manchester United. Stina Blackstenius got the nod for the London club, while Anna Sandberg, Hanna Lundkvist and Julia Zigiotti Olme lined up for a pressured Manchester United side that came into the match on the back of two straight losses.

After a goalless first half, the goal was about to come. Arsenal were sloppy in defence, Julia Zigiotti Olme stole the ball and thumped in the opener in the 67th minute.

A goal that looked to be decisive, but in the 95th minute Smilla Holmberg stepped up. The right-back, who had been substituted in the second half, secured a valuable point for Arsenal when she made it 1–1.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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