Russo’s 2 goals lift Arsenal past Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield
What’s new: Arsenal survived a late Liverpool push after a disputed disallowed goal and moved on with a needed WSL win.
Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in the Women’s Super League, giving Renée Slegers’ side a needed victory. Russo opened the scoring in the eighth minute from Emily Fox’s cross, but Liverpool responded quickly when Beata Olsson finished after a direct ball from Natalia Ramos exposed Arsenal’s defense. Russo restored Arsenal’s lead just before halftime, heading in Lisa Baum’s delivery. Liverpool threatened again after the break and felt aggrieved when Jenna Clark had a goal ruled out for offside after a corner. Arsenal held on through a tense finish, with Liverpool nearly equalizing late through Cornelia Kapocs.