Match Ratings: Player Performances from Arsenal vs Chelsea

**Daphne van Domselaar (5/10):**
Daphne was stationary for Chelsea’s opening goal, an event beyond her control. She was fortunate not to concede another when Macario’s shot nearly got past her, hitting the crossbar instead. However, she improved significantly in the second half.

**Emily Fox (5/10):**
Initially struggling to keep up with the game, Emily was not significantly challenged as Arsenal maintained possession for most of the match.

**Lotte Wubben-Moy (6/10):**
Although her positioning was questionable during Chelsea’s first goal, Lotte made several crucial blocks that helped her team.

**Stephanie Catley (5/10):**
Stephanie had a few uncomfortable moments throughout the game but overall, she performed adequately without major errors.

**Katie McCabe (6/10):**
Katie had some success against Lucy Bronze while advancing but struggled against the aggressive Kaneryd. She received a booking for fouling Bronze and was substituted around the hour mark.

**Beth Mead (4/10):**
The England international was largely ineffective in the first half, contributing little aside from a dangerous corner that led to a disallowed goal.

**Victoria Pelova (6/10):**
Victoria, like many of her teammates, took time to find her rhythm but eventually became an integral part of a dominant midfield as the game progressed.

**Mariona Caldentey (5/10):**
Mariona had a slow start, struggling to leave her mark in the opening 20 minutes and lacked her usual sharp passing for significant portions of the match.

**Caitlin Foord (7/10):**
Caitlin appeared to be the most promising player for unlocking Chelsea’s defense, showcasing her agility and direct approach.

**Alessia Russo (7/10):**
Alessia effectively held up the ball and facilitated play, though there were moments of miscommunication with her teammates. She capped off a quiet afternoon with a well-taken goal, securing a point for her team.

**Stina Blackstenius (6/10):**
Stina frequently found herself flagged offside due to mistimed runs. She appeared to score a legitimate goal, but the referee disallowed it.

**Taylor Hinds (7/10):**
Upon her introduction, Taylor strengthened her side of the defense, contributing to Arsenal’s dominance in the latter stages of the match.

**Olivia Smith (8/10):**
Arsenal’s record signing made an immediate impact after coming off the bench, and her performance suggests she will soon reclaim a starting position.

**Frida Maanum (7/10):**
Frida seemed poised to net the winner but had her goal ruled out for offside, in yet another contentious decision.

**Chloe Kelly (7/10):**
Chloe’s shooting was occasionally off-target, but she remained a constant threat following her substitution.

**Kyra Cooney-Cross (N/A):**
Kyra was introduced late in the match.

**Renee Slegers (6/10):**
Renee would have been disappointed that her team only awakened in the latter part of the first half. When they did start to play, their decision-making in Chelsea’s penalty area let them down. However, her substitutions did create some positive changes.