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Relief for Slegers as Russo rescues Arsenal against Tottenham in WSL
Source: Sport | The Guardian · Published
Alessia Russo’s contentious second-half penalty delivered relief, a reprieve and a chance for a reset as Arsenal came from a goal down to earn their second win of the WSL season in the north London derby. At a rain-lashed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Gunners were again their ow
Alessia Russo’s contentious second-half penalty delivered relief, a reprieve and a chance for a reset as Arsenal came from a goal down to earn their second win of the WSL season in the north London derby. At a rain-lashed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Gunners were again their own worst enemy, forced to come from behind after Cathinka Tandberg’s headed opener. Georgia Stanway levelled and Russo powered in the penalty that gave them the lead they protected defiantly.
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