"Arsenal came from behind for the second time in two games to move top of the Women's Super League. This time it was an own goal from goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar that put them in trouble, before strikes by Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and two from Alessia Russo ensured the European champions maintained a 100% start to the season."
"The bubble machines that welcomed the players struggled to send their customary flurry across the pitch at Victoria Road, the downpour so torrential that they just became a bit of a mist. But there was no bursting the bubble of the Hammers fans when their team took a shock lead after five minutes, Shekiera Martinez's teasing ball towards the back post slipping through the hands of Van Domselaar and coming back off the post on to her head and in."
Arsenal recovered from an early own goal by the home goalkeeper to secure victory and preserve a perfect start to the Women's Super League season. The opening goal arrived when Shekiera Martinez's cross slipped through Daphne van Domselaar's hands, rebounded off the post and into the net. Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and Alessia Russo (two) scored for Arsenal. Heavy rain reduced the impact of the pre-match bubble machines, and the wet pitch favoured Arsenal's slick passing. Arsenal registered 62% possession in the first half and displayed grit, togetherness and momentum from prior Champions League success.
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