A dramatic 2-2 draw between Atlético de Madrid and Rosenborg after extra time in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) saw Rosenborg sensationally go through via a penalty shoot-out.
The Spanish side got off to a commanding start when Fiamma headed home at the back post to put her side ahead. It seemed like Atleti were on course to advance, but were made to pay for their missed chances when a stoppage time header from forward Rebecka Holum put the tie into extra time.
A mistake from goalkeeper Lola Gallardo from a Rosenborg free-kick allowed Andrine Totner to stab the ball over the line just before the break in extra time, putting the Norwegians ahead for the first time in the game. Synne Jensen almost found the equaliser for the Spanish side as Rosenborg were tiring, and Brazilian defender Lauren came up with a last-minute header to send the tie to penalties.
Atleti’s Rosa Otermin had her spot-kick saved, which was cancelled out by a miss from Beate Marcussen. Tatiana Pinto then missed another penalty for Atlético, and when Andrea Medina stepped up, she knew she had to score to keep her side in it.
Her miss was Atléti’s third of the shootout, and Rosenborg went through without having to take their fifth penalty. The Norwegians will now face the winner of Arsenal’s match with Rangers in the second round.
Other Results on Wednesday
- Ajax 4-1 FK Kolos
- Paris FC Women 9-0 Vienna Women
- KuPS 1-3 Celtic
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