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. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Simone Magill.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Steph Catley with a cross following a set piece situation.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Katie McCabe with a cross.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alessia Russo with a cross.
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