"Arsenal bounced back with a commanding 2-0 victory away at Benfica in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Beth Mead and Alessia Russo. The Gunners, who made a losing start to their Champions League title defence against Lyon last week, got off the mark at Estadio da Luz after a dominant second-half display was capped off by two goals."
"Just as it was beginning to look like another frustrating encounter for the reigning champions, a defensive mishap from Diana Gomes saw the ball ricochet off her left boot while attempting to deal with an Arsenal attack, as Mead's interference sent the ball trickling into the back of the net. Arsenal made sure in the dying embers, as a crafty Chloe Kelly free-kick snuck through to Russo who prodded past Pauels to double Arsenal's advantage."
"Russo's goal was her ninth in the Women's Champions League for Arsenal and her second of this season's competition, only one player has more in Europe's showpiece tournament since the beginning of last season (Claudia Pina - 12). Mead's goal means she has now contributed to goals in her last three games in the Women's Champions League (one goal, two assists)."
Arsenal earned a 2-0 victory away at Benfica in the Women's Champions League, with Beth Mead and Alessia Russo scoring. The Gunners dominated long spells, particularly in the second half, after failing to test Benfica goalkeeper Lena Pauels in the first half. Diana Silva forced Daphne van Domselaar into a superb save at 41 minutes, and Russo narrowly missed from a Mariona Caldentey cross early in the second half. A defensive mishap by Diana Gomes allowed Mead's interference to trickle into the net, and a Chloe Kelly free-kick provided the assist for Russo's late finish. Arsenal move up to 10th; Benfica remain winless in 15th.
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