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 Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Frida Maanum with a cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Lucy Parker with a cross.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Goal! Arsenal Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1. Mayumi Pacheco (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth with a cross following a corner.
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