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WSL: Hemp nears record as Arsenal draw
Lauren Hemp edges closer to WSL assist record as Arsenal draw with Birmingham.
In brief
Lauren Hemp edges closer to WSL assist record as Arsenal draw with Birmingham. Lauren Hemp recorded two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over Brighton, moving within three of the WSL all-time assist record. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Arsenal earn no respite
Arsenal secured a 1-1 draw with Birmingham despite dominating possession and xG metrics.
“the gunners dominated most attacking and possession-based metrics, they registered 76% possession, a 2.73 xg and 43 touches in the opposition box, but their profligacy in front of goal and lack of urgency in their play once again came to the fore.”
Slegers struggles with low blocks
Renée Slegers' Arsenal faced resilient Birmingham defense that protected their box admirably.
“birmingham set up in a strong defensive structure, protecting their box admirably with numbers to frustrate renée slegers’s side, who famously struggle to break down low blocks.”
Hemp edges closer to record
Lauren Hemp recorded two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over Brighton, moving within three of the WSL all-time assist record.
“lauren hemp closed in on the wsl all-time assist record after setting up two goals in sunday’s 3-2 win against brighton. the 26-year-old recorded numbers 50 and 51 within the opening 16 minutes of the game by setting up khadija shaw twice.”
Slegers' Arsenal struggles
Arsenal's Renée Slegers faced challenges against Birmingham's strong defensive structure.
“of their 27 chances, they managed just four on target as they toiled against a resilient opposition who understood the playbook.”
Birmingham scores with Hurtré
Birmingham's Océane Hurtré scored with her sixth goal in six matches.
“birmingham scored with their one shot on target as océane hurtré took her impressive tally to six in six.”
Arsenal's xG and touches
Arsenal registered 76% possession, 2.73 xG, and 43 touches in the opposition box.
“they registered 76% possession, a 2.73 xg and 43 touches in the opposition box”
Slegers' performance
Slegers' Arsenal struggled to convert chances despite dominating possession metrics.
“of their 27 chances, they managed just four on target as they toiled against a resilient opposition who understood the playbook.”
Hemp's assist record
Hemp now sits three assists behind Beth Mead, the WSL all-time assist record holder.
“she now sits just three assists behind record holder and teammate beth mead, who has 54 in total.”
Hemp's goals
Hemp recorded two assists in the opening 16 minutes of Sunday's match against Brighton.
“the 26-year-old recorded numbers 50 and 51 within the opening 16 minutes of the game by setting up khadija shaw twice.”
Hemp's comments
Hemp stated she wants to improve her performance and reduce turnovers.
“i want to keep improving and i want my whole performance across the game to be good and i thought i lost the ball too many times today.”
Arsenal's draw
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Birmingham in a match that highlighted their attacking dominance and defensive issues.
“arsenal earn no respite from troubles”
What it means
Lauren Hemp recorded two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over Brighton, moving within three of the WSL all-time assist record.
