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Arsenal produced a dominant second-half display to dismantle West Ham United 5-1 at Chigwell Construction Stadium in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Despite falling behind early through a freak own goal, Jonas Eidevall’s side responded with composure and attacking flair, powered by Alessia Russo’s brilliant brace and a string of clinical finishes. West Ham worked hard but were ultimately outclassed by an Arsenal side brimming with creativity and control.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | West Ham | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Total Shots | 4 | 17 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 6 |
| Big Chances | 0 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 11 |
| Passes | 357 | 511 |
| Tackles Won | 77% | 50% |
| Fouls | 9 | 8 |
| yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
Match Flow & Key Moments
Bright Start for the Hammers (5’)
The hosts took a shock lead after just five minutes when Arsenal keeper Daphne van Domselaar turned the ball into her own net. West Ham’s early press unsettled the visitors, and the home crowd sensed an upset might be brewing.
Arsenal Hit Back (21’)
Beth Mead’s clever assist found Frida Maanum, who calmly slotted home to level the score. Arsenal’s midfield started to dictate tempo from here, pinning West Ham deeper.
Blackstenius Impact (52’)
Second-half substitute Stina Blackstenius made an immediate impact, finishing smartly after Russo’s assist to give Arsenal the lead.
Foord’s Header (62’)
Caitlin Foord capped off a flowing Arsenal move with a close-range header, assisted by Mariona Caldentey, to make it 3-1 and put daylight between the sides.
Russo Steals the Show (90’ & 93’)
Alessia Russo’s thunderous strike from outside the box sealed Arsenal’s dominance before she converted a late penalty to round off the scoring at 5-1. A complete centre-forward performance that highlighted her mix of power and composure.
Player of the Match: Alessia Russo (Arsenal). Two goals and one assist Russo was a constant menace. Her movement dragged West Ham’s defence out of shape, and her clinical finishing underlined why she’s become Arsenal’s focal point in atta
Lineups
West Ham United (4-3-3): Walsh; Nyström, Tysiak, Zadorsky, Hanshaw; Denton, Gorry (c), Siren; Martinez, Ueki, Asseyi.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): van Domselaar; Fox, Reid, Catley, McCabe; Little (c), Caldentey; Mead, Maanum, Foord; Russo.
Arsenal’s victory was not just about the scoreline but about their ability to respond after a shaky start. Their attacking depth was on full display, with five different players contributing either goals or assists. For West Ham, flashes of fight were there, particularly from Viviane Asseyi, but defensive lapses and limited attacking precision proved costly.
With this win, Arsenal remain firmly in the WSL title conversation, while West Ham must quickly regroup to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.
