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He drew a critical penalty in his debut, he registered an assist in his second game and scored on a free kick in the third.

Then on the first touch of stoppage time, Kvaratskhelia sent a free kick just over the crossbar.

Such was the passion, the joy and the adulation shown to midfielder Declan Rice and his free kicks, you would be forgiven for thinking Arsenal was homegrown.

Thompson also showed some veteran moxie in the 62nd minute when Brazilian defender Tarciane tried to move the ball well forward before taking a free kick from deep in her team’s end.

Messi had one final chance five minutes into stoppage time but sent a left-footed free kick from about 30 yards well over the bar.