Arsenal W 2, Mansfield Town FC W 1

MANSFIELD, England (Interstat) — Arsenal FC advanced in the Women’s FA Cup on Saturday, overcoming a resilient Mansfield Town side 2-1 at One Call Stadium in a match that defied pregame statistical projections. The visiting Gunners, heavy favorites, found themselves in a tense battle against the lower-division Stags. The match remained scoreless until just before halftime when Arsenal’s Noni Madueke broke the deadlock in the 41st minute. Mansfield Town responded swiftly after the break. In the 50th minute, forward Will Evans leveled the score, finishing a buildup assisted by midfielder Stephen McLaughlin. The equalizer energized the home crowd and set… Read more...