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
Offside, Arsenal Women. Cloé Lacasse tries a through ball, but Alessia Russo is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) hits the right post with a left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left. Assisted by Kim Little.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Noëlle Maritz with a cross.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Corsie tries a through ball, but Rachel Daly is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Victoria Pelova replaces Amanda Ilestedt.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Arsenal Women. Cloé Lacasse replaces Frida Maanum.
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