Arsenal Win Back-to-Back League Cups with Victory over Chelsea
Stina Blackstenius breaks deadlock in extra time
Gunners win back-to-back League Cups after beating Chelsea 3-1 in the 2023 final
Arsenal Women defeated Chelsea Women 1-0 in extra time to win the 2023 League Cup final on Sunday, March 5. Stina Blackstenius scored the winning goal in the 113th minute, giving the Gunners back-to-back League Cup titles.
The match was a tight affair throughout, with both teams having chances to win in regulation. However, it was Arsenal who eventually found the breakthrough in extra time. Blackstenius' goal came after a scramble in the Chelsea penalty area, and the Swedish striker was able to poke the ball home from close range.
The win was Arsenal's third League Cup title in four years, and it was a special moment for Blackstenius, who joined the club from FC Rosengard in the summer of 2022. The victory also extended Arsenal's unbeaten run in all competitions to 13 matches.
Chelsea will be disappointed to have lost the final, but they can take solace in the fact that they have now reached the final of the League Cup in four of the past five seasons. The Blues will be back to challenge for the trophy next season, and they will be determined to avenge their defeat to Arsenal.
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