Arsenal goalkeeper Anneke Borbe stretchered off in neck brace and with oxygen as hugely concerning scenes overshadow Women's Champions Cup final victory over Corinthians

The incident happened in the dying moments of the match, which ended in a 3-2 victory for Arsenal. Corinthians star Jhonson chased a long ball round the back of the Arsenal defence, and Borbe collided with her team-mate Lotte Wubben-Moy as she dived on the ball. 

Daphne van Domselaar replaced Borbe for the final seconds as Arsenal made a concussion substitution after using up all of their permitted substitutes.

Wubben-Moy spoke in support of her team-mate at the final whistle, while Van Domselaar went up to collect her winners' medal wearing the shirt of Borbe, in a touching tribute to a much-respected member of the Gunners squad. Borbe made multiple outstanding saves on the night and played a key role in victory, before she was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament following the conclusion of the final.

Arsenal centre-back Wubben-Moy told Sky Sports: "Who would be a goalkeeper? It takes so much bravery to do that in the dying minutes and she arguably saved us the game. Everyone knows that health comes first and we'll be going in to see her [Anneke Borbe] before we celebrate to see she's okay. A trooper.

"It's not often that at Arsenal you can write history because history has been written so many times. We stand on the shoulders of giants. To come to this inaugural competition and win it and do it with all of our fans here in style - our fans are wonderful and that's who we do it for."

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers confirmed that Borbe had been taken to the hospital as she delivered an update on the goalkeeper after the game. "Out of precaution, she’s going to the hospital to get checked, and hopefully we will know soon," she said.

"Her mum was here to support, I spoke to her mum briefly. Nekki has been so good for us, she’s been fantastic, so it’s unfortunate for her, the situation, and we are all hoping that she is going to be alright."

Beth Mead added to the Gooner Fanzine: "She’s stable, from what I know, she took a big hit but we’ve got an amazing medical team that are around her and looking after her around the clock at the moment."

Borbe, 25, signed from Wolfsburg in the summer and played a key role in Arsenal's second trophy win under Slegers, making important saves from Duda Sampaio and Jhonson before her night saw a worrying end in the final moments of extra time.

It remains to be seen whether Borbe will be able to return in time for Arsenal's next game. Slegers' side are due back in WSL action next Sunday when they welcome runaway leaders Manchester City to Emirates Stadium.