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Arsenal Women drew 2-2 with Paris FC in the Women's Champions League after defender Leah Williamson conceded a late penalty. The incident occurred when Williamson stopped a goal kick with her hand, believing the ball was out of play, resulting in a spot-kick that Paris FC converted. This result leaves Arsenal fourth in the league table after two games, despite leading 2-1 late in the match.
Paris F.C., a soccer team in Paris, is trying to close the gap with its more successful neighbor, Paris St.-Germain. Despite having access to a deep pool of talent and backing from Gulf investors, Paris F.C. struggles to attract fans and compete in a one-team town. The team's owner hopes to create a top-flight soccer rivalry in Paris, but acknowledges that the city's devotion to the sport is not as strong as in other European capitals. Paris F.C. is focusing on developing young talent and building a strong youth academy to achieve its goal of filling at least a third of its roster with homegrown players.