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Ian Chadband

Matildas star as Arsenal women crowned European champs

Arsenal's trio of Matildas have been left celebrating joyously in Lisbon after the English giants toppled the mighty champions Barcelona 1-0 to lift the UEFA Women's Champions League title.

Caitlin Foord was brilliant foraging forward while Steph Catley was a rock at the back as the underdogs, once the dominant force in English women's football, held firm under Barca pressure to become European champions for the first time in 18 years on Saturday.

The pair then celebrated with their fellow international teammate Kyra Cooney-Cross, an unused substitute, proudly carrying the Australian flag around the Jose Alvalade Stadium following one of the great shocks of the women's season.

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