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Arsenal 3-0 Slavia Prague: Nikita Parris scores early opener in victory

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Arsenal 3-0 Slavia Prague: Nikita Parris scores early opener in victory

Nikita Parris joined Arsenal from Manchester Metropolis in July 2021

Nikita Parris scored 94 seconds into her residence debut as Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 3-0 within the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.

Parris’ header gave the house facet a flying begin, and captain Kim Little doubled the benefit with a penalty simply after the half-hour mark.

Vivianne Miedema sealed victory with a tremendous chip 10 minutes after approaching as Meadow Park opened its doorways to followers for the primary time since December 2020.

The second leg is on 9 September.

On an evening Parris, Mana Iwabuchi and Frida Maanum made their residence debuts in entrance of 1,018 followers, the England worldwide opened the scoring by heading residence Steph Catley’s cross.

Little stretched the house facet’s lead from the spot and Miedema wrapped up the victory by bringing down a protracted ball with a wonderful first contact earlier than chipping Olivie Lukasova.

Slavia’s first try on aim didn’t come till the 52nd minute, however goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger was not unduly troubled.

Arsenal, who start their WSL season in opposition to Chelsea on Sunday, beat Slavia 13-2 on combination within the Champions League two years in the past.

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