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
Delay in match because of an injury Noëlle Maritz (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Steph Catley.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Delay in match because of an injury Rachel Corsie (Aston Villa Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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