Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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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
Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Steph Catley with a cross following a set piece situation.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Beth Mead replaces Noëlle Maritz.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Laura Blindkilde Brown.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Olivia McLoughlin replaces Mayumi Pacheco because of an injury.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Noëlle Maritz with a cross.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Delay in match because of an injury Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).
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