Arsenal and Matildas trio too good for A-League Women All Stars in friendly win
Injury scare for Kyra Cooney-Cross ahead of games against ChinaAlessia Russo header seals win as quality shines through
The A-League Women All Stars battled hard against Arsenal and their Matildas Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross but fell to a 1-0 loss in their friendly in Melbourne on Friday night.
Arsenal were the dominant team from the opening minutes but were unable to unlock a stubborn All Stars defence until England striker Alessia Russo nodded home in the 39th minute in front of 42,120 fans.
