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Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Sunday 15 October 2023 11:52 EDT
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England forward Beth Mead made a vital contribution on her first appearance in 11 months, creating the winner for Alessia Russo as Arsenal scored twice in added time to beat Aston Villa 2-1.

Trailing to Maz Pacheco’s first-half strike, the hosts looked like making it three matches without a win as they headed into 12 minutes of added time.

But Katie McCabe equalised and then Mead, on as an 87th-minute substitute after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, laid on the pass for Russo to score as Arsenal became only the third WSL side to win a game after trailing in the 90th minute.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Match ends, Arsenal Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1.

15 October 2023 16:05

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Second Half ends, Arsenal Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1.

15 October 2023 16:05

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Offside, Arsenal Women. Katie McCabe tries a through ball, but Stina Blackstenius is caught offside.

15 October 2023 16:04

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Attempt blocked. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.

15 October 2023 16:02

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Foul by Cloé Lacasse (Arsenal Women).

15 October 2023 16:01

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Foul by Kim Little (Arsenal Women).

15 October 2023 15:59

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Alisha Lehmann replaces Lucy Parker.

15 October 2023 15:58

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Adriana Leon replaces Sarah Mayling.

15 October 2023 15:58

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Attempt missed. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.

15 October 2023 15:57

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Hand ball by Victoria Pelova (Arsenal Women).

15 October 2023 15:56

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