Russo makes the difference at Anfield
Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday in the Women’s Super League, and Renee Slegers’ side had to survive a late scare to hold on. Russo struck after eight minutes, finishing calmly once Emily Fox found her in the box. Liverpool were level inside a quarter of an hour when Beata Olsson slipped away from Leah Williamson and found the net.
Russo restored the lead before the break, arriving at the back post to head in Lisa Baum’s cross. She came close to a hat-trick after the restart, and Arsenal had other chances to put the game away. Liverpool pushed late, and Cornelia Kapocs just failed to connect with a dangerous ball into the area that could have earned a point. Russo was named player of the match.
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United edge Villa late
Elsewhere in the league, Manchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0. United had 66 percent of the ball and 12 shots before half-time but could not get past goalkeeper Akane Okuma. Villa grew into the game after the restart, and Jean-Francois forced a superb save from Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
United got the goal their pressure deserved in the 72nd minute. Hanna Lundkvist sent a cross over, and Julia Zigiotti Olme slotted home at the back post. Villa pushed for an equaliser but United held firm.
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