Arsenal produced a dominant display to secure a comfortable victory over African champions ASFAR, booking their place in the final of the Women’s Champions Cup.
The English side took control of the semifinal from the opening exchanges, dictating possession and pressing aggressively to limit ASFAR’s attacking threat. Their superiority paid off early, as Arsenal found the breakthrough midway through the first half, setting the tone for the rest of the contest.
ASFAR, who had impressed throughout the tournament, struggled to cope with Arsenal’s pace and movement, particularly in wide areas. Despite moments of resistance, the African champions were unable to contain Arsenal’s fluid attacking play.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Arsenal continuing to create chances and extending their lead with well-worked goals. The result effectively ended ASFAR’s hopes of a comeback, allowing Arsenal to manage the game comfortably in the closing stages.
While the defeat brought an end to ASFAR’s run, their presence in the semifinals was hailed as a significant achievement for African women’s football, underlining the growing competitiveness of clubs from the continent on the global stage.
Arsenal will now turn their attention to the final, where they will look to cap their impressive campaign with silverware and further assert their status among the elite of women’s club football.
