Matildas trio shine as Arsenal defeat Tottenham in WSL derby

Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and Kyra Cooney-Cross have had a whirlwind week, balancing international duty with Arsenal’s WSL match against Tottenham. The Australian trio played a crucial role in guiding the Matildas to a dominant 10-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Olympic qualifiers before jetting back to England for their club commitments.

Despite their hectic schedule, Catley and Foord were named in Arsenal’s starting lineup for the North London derby at Emirates Stadium. With a crowd of 60,050 in attendance, the Gunners secured a 1-0 win over Tottenham, thanks to Alessia Russo’s goal in the 49th minute. The victory keeps Arsenal in the title race, just three points off the top spot.

Cooney-Cross came off the bench in the final 15 minutes of the match, contributing to Arsenal’s dominant display against their local rivals. Catley and Foord showcased their chemistry on the left flank, creating opportunities for their team throughout the game. Foord’s creativity in the box nearly led to a goal before halftime, but Arsenal ultimately had to settle for a single-goal victory.

Meanwhile, Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold had an eventful afternoon in West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Despite an early mistake that led to United’s goal, Arnold made a crucial save before halftime to keep her team in the game. West Ham equalized late in the match, salvaging a point against their opponents.

In other WSL action, Chelsea reclaimed the top spot on goal difference with a commanding 4-0 win over Leicester City. January signing Maya Ramirez scored her first goal in the WSL, contributing to Chelsea’s convincing victory.

Overall, the Matildas contingent in the WSL showcased their talent and resilience, juggling international commitments with club duties effectively. As the WSL title race heats up, fans can expect more exciting performances from the Australian stars in the league.

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