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Bompastor Furious After Arsenal Knock Chelsea Out of WCL

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor was sent off in the dying moments and blasted poor officiating after Arsenal reached the semi-finals on away goals.

Arsenal progressed 3-2 on aggregate despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, with Lauren James missing chances and Sam Kerr's cross leading to Nusken's late goal. However, the match was marred by controversy, including a disallowed goal for Stina Blackstenius and a VAR decision that infuriated Bompastor.

Bompastor was sent off for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair after a Katie McCabe challenge went unpunished. "If the VAR again is not able to check that situation, I don't know why we have VAR," she said. Arsenal captain Kim Little expressed hope of defending their title, setting up a clash against either Lyon or Wolfsburg.