Alessia Russo's late header cancelled out Chastity Grant's first-half strike, giving Arsenal a point but another frustrating draw at home against Aston Villa.
Alessia Russo came to Arsenal's rescue again. Her late header cancelled out an early Aston Villa lead and salvaged a 1-1 draw at home.
Chastity Grant put Villa in front with a first-half strike that left Arsenal chasing the game. The hosts had to find a way through a Villa side that was happy to defend its advantage and stay compact.
The breakthrough came late. Russo rose to meet the chance and powered in the header that spared Arsenal a damaging home loss. It was a typical striker's finish, arriving at the moment the team needed it most.
Still, the point will feel like a missed chance as much as a rescue. This is another home draw for Arsenal, who will want to turn these stalemates into wins. For Villa, leaving with a point will feel like a solid result, and Grant's goal was the reason they were ahead for so long.
