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Arsenal defeated Hoffenheim 4-0 in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday to move up to second-place in Group C. The Gunners’ victory saw the first Tobin Heath Arsenal goal, along with scores from Vivianne Miedema, Leah Williamson and Kim Little.
Heath got her first Champions League start with Arsenal. She previously made an appearance as a substitute in Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Barcelona, where Heath picked up an assist.
On Thursday, Heath played for 74 minutes against Hoffenheim and scored moments before halftime to make the score 2-0. Heath’s goal came after some great play from the Gunners.
First goal as a Gunner ✔️ @TobinHeath
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) October 14, 2021
On top of scoring her first Arsenal goal, this was Heath’s first Champions League goal. She played in Europe’s prestigious competition during her time with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013/14 but never found the back of the net.
Arsenal vs. Hoffenheim Highlights
Arsenal’s first goal of the night came from the penalty spot in the 21st minute. A rough challenge in the box meant that Kim Little would step up and slot in the game’s opening goal.
Captain Kim steps up ☑️
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) October 14, 2021
Six minutes into the second half, Hoffenheim goalkeeper Martina Tufekovic made a fantastic diving effort to deny sausage dog owner Nobbs. The joy was short-lived for Tufekovic as Ballon d’Or nominee Miedema was there to bundle the ball in for Arsenal’s third.
MIEDEMA WALKS THE BALL INTO THE NET
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) October 14, 2021
Williamson put the icing on the Gunner cake with a bullet header off a corner to secure the three points and bring the team’s goal differential back above water.
IT WAS BRILLIANT. IT WAS POWERFUL. IT WAS LEAH WILLIAMSON.
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) October 14, 2021
Next up for Heath and Arsenal in the Champions League is a trip to Denmark to play HB Køge on Nov. 10. The Danish side also played on Thursday and only lost to the unstoppable Barcelona 2-0.
