Arsenal were left frustrated as they fell to defeat against BK Hacken in the first-leg of their Women's Champions League qualifying second-round clash.
Anna Anvegard's ball over the top was pounced on by Tabitha Tindell who finished with composure past away goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger in the 77th minute.
Clarissa Larisey had a similar opportunity earlier in the contest when she went round Zinsberger when through on goal but could only find the side netting.
Alessia Russo was one of several Arsenal players unable to convert key chances as they came up short against the Swedish side who reached the quarter-finals last season.
Russo's looping header from Beth Mead's cross was easily caught by Jennifer Falk and another chance was wasted when she received the ball with her back to goal and fired a low effort wide.
Substitute Frida Maanum was denied twice in the closing stages.
She fired a low effort at goal from range, but Falk dived to her left and palmed it round the post.
Maanum's header then rattled against the crossbar with the Gunners failing to make the most of their opportunities, despite controlling the game with 67.9% possession.
The second leg of the tie will take place at Meadow Park on Thursday, 26 September.
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