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Arsenal Beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 In Women’s Super League Derby After Russo Penalty
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Arsenal came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the WSL derby. Georgia Stanway equalised for Arsenal, before Alessia Russo converted a late penalty.
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“The penalty decision was a harsh one but Russo, who has missed some big chances in recent games, made no mistake”
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Arsenal end winless run
Arsenal came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ending a five-game winless run in the Women’s Super League. Georgia Stanway equalised four minutes after Cathinka Tandberg put Tottenham ahead with a 13th-minute header, and Alessia Russo scored the winner from the penalty spot after Ella Morris handled the ball in the box.
Renee Slegers made three changes, with Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Taylor Hinds coming into the side, while Stina Blackstenius, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Ona Batlle dropped to the bench. Referee Phoebe Cross pointed to the spot when Lisa Baum’s shot bounced off the post and Tandberg’s clearance hit Ella Morris’s outstretched arm, and Russo slotted the penalty home as Lize Kop went the other way.
Slegers, Russo, and pressure
Renee Slegers said the win was a release of pressure, telling BBC Sport, "It was a real derby. The team were in a good place and were finding solutions themselves."
Slegers also described the day as a turning point, saying, "This will definitely energise us."
Alessia Russo said she had worked on the penalty in training, telling BBC Sport: "I've worked on it [the penalty] in training, first and foremost."
Russo added that Arsenal had to step up in different moments, saying, "It's been tough for us, there's no denying."
Next steps in WSL
Arsenal’s victory moved them up to sixth in the WSL, with the result leaving them one point and two places behind Spurs. Slegers said Arsenal must "back it up" after the derby win, and she pointed to a busy schedule that includes their next Women’s Champions League game on Wednesday against Benfica.
FotMob said the win ended Arsenal’s run of five games without a win in the Women’s Super League, with the Gunners coming from behind to defeat Spurs 2-1. Sky Sports said Arsenal had to ease pressure on Renée Slegers, and it described the penalty decision as coming after the ball struck substitute Ella Morris’ outstretched hand during a scramble from a corner.
