Arsenal moves in second place with 3-1 winning order on Everton

Arsenal returned from the exit from the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, with a 3-1 victory over Everton at Walton Hall Park, moving second in the super female.

Alessia Russo scored twice with a goal of its own from Maren Mjelde Securing points for Renée Slegers‘side.

Liverpool, England - March 14: Alessia Russo from Arsenal scores the first goal of her team, while Martina Fernandez from Everton is trying to block during the Super League Women Barclays match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC to Walton Hall Park, on March 14, 2025, at Liverpool, England, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images

A strong response after disappointment face

After theirs Defeat the quarterfinals of the Cup at Liverpool, plucking She asked for a reaction from her team, and she received one. “It was a very important result, Especially after a performance and a result that we were not satisfied with last Sunday, said plucking.

“I am very pleased with the way we returned, as we gathered and made performances. I think we showed ourselves as ourselves. “

Arsenal started strongly and took over in the 24th minute when Mariona Caldentey played a perfectly weighted passage on the path Kim Littlewhose low cross has found Russo For a close completion and the 14th season.

However, Arsenal failed to rely on their early advantage and Toni Payne He punished him for 10 minutes later, combining home after a chaotic flutter.

Liverpool, England - March 14: Mariona Caldentey in Arsenal takes place with the ball during the Super League Women Barclays match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Walton Hall Park, on March 14, 2025, at Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images

The second half saw that Arsenal regains control and plucking Substitutions made the difference.

Beth Mead, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross They were all introduced even after the hour mark, and in a few minutes, Arsenal was in front again.

Emily Fox The low cross caused panic in the defense of Everton, with Mjelde turning the ball into its own pressure net from Foord.

From there, Arsenal dominated.

Steph Catley hit twice wood Courtney Brosnan maintained the respectable score.

Liverpool, England - March 14: Chloe Kelly from Arsenal in action during the Super League women Barclays between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Walton Hall Park, on March 14, 2025, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images

With Everton pressing before late, Mead aroused a switch to Russowho rounded the goalkeeper and finished calmly in Minute 89 To seal the win.

After the match, RussoWho has now 15 goals this season, praised the team’s response: “Yes, it was important to get three points. We were very disappointed last weekend, so I think it was a very good reaction from everyone. From the beginning to the end, we were dominant. “

The focus of the Champions League is heading for Real Madrid

Liverpool, England - March 14: Renee Slegers, Arsenal manager, looks before the Super League Women Barclays match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Walton Hall Park, on March 14, 2025, at Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images

With Arsenal now in second place in WSLAttention goes to The quarterfinals of the Champions League against real madrid.

“It’s super important,” he said plucking. “Now we will enter the final quarter of the Champions League real madridAnd there we want to be. “

For RussoTuesday’s match represents a personal stage. “I can’t wait. The nights of the Champions League are what I dreamed of as a child, so I’m so excited.”

Arsenal will now seek to carry his internal form in Europe while preparing for the first stage at Meadow Park.