Arsenal Triumphs Amid Injury Concerns for Goalkeeper Borbe

The incident occurred in the final moments of the match, which Arsenal won 3-2. Corinthians star Jhonson chased a long ball behind the Arsenal defense, leading to a collision between goalkeeper Anneke Borbe and her teammate Lotte Wubben-Moy as she attempted to secure the ball.

Daphne van Domselaar replaced Borbe in the dying seconds, following a concussion substitution as Arsenal had already utilized their full complement of allowed substitutes.

After the match, Wubben-Moy publicly supported her teammate, while Van Domselaar honored Borbe by collecting her winners’ medal in Borbe’s shirt, showcasing respect and camaraderie within the Gunners squad. Borbe had made several crucial saves during the game, ultimately being recognized as the Goalkeeper of the Tournament.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Wubben-Moy remarked, “Who would be a goalkeeper? It takes immense bravery, especially in the final minutes, and she arguably saved us the game. Health is the priority, and we plan to check on Anneke before we celebrate. She is a true trooper.”

Wubben-Moy further reflected on the significance of the tournament victory, saying, “It’s a rare occasion at Arsenal to make history, given our storied past. To win this inaugural competition in front of our wonderful fans is incredibly special, and it’s for them that we play.”

Arsenal’s manager, Renee Slegers, provided an update on Borbe, confirming she was taken to the hospital for precautionary measures. “She’s going to be checked out, and we hope to have news soon,” Slegers stated. “Her mother was present, and I spoke to her briefly. It’s unfortunate for Borbe, but we’re all hoping for her swift recovery.”

Beth Mead later provided reassurance to the Gooner Fanzine, saying, “From what I know, she’s stable. She took a significant hit, but we have an incredible medical team attending to her around the clock.”

Borbe, 25, joined Arsenal from Wolfsburg last summer and played a pivotal role in securing the team’s second trophy under Slegers. She made vital saves during the game, particularly against Duda Sampaio and Jhonson, before her unfortunate injury in the closing stages of extra time.

It remains uncertain if Borbe will be fit to participate in Arsenal’s next match, which is scheduled for Sunday against league leaders Manchester City at Emirates Stadium.