Russo Scores, Arsenal Dominate West Ham in 5-0 WSL Victory
Published: March 21, 2026 | 247sports.news
Arsenal Women Cruise to Victory at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal Women continued their impressive form with a dominant 5-0 win against West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners have now secured nine consecutive wins across all competitions.
Russo Reflects on Performance and Emotional Goal
Forward Alessia Russo was pleased to be back on the scoresheet, netting Arsenal’s second goal of the match. She praised her team’s clinical performance.
“Really professional. Scoring early as well was great. And then we were very clinical in and around the box. Probably could have been a little bit more ruthless as well, if we’d been tough on ourselves. But, no, a really good performance and really nice to be back at the Emirates.”
Alessia Russo
Russo’s celebration involved forming a ‘C’ with her hands, a touching tribute to a young fan named Cara Jo, who recently passed away after battling cancer.
“It was nice to acquire on the score sheet. The ‘C’ was for a young girl called Cara Jo. She sadly passed away on Thursday, but I went to observe her a couple of weeks ago. She unfortunately had cancer, but she was a proper fighter and a proper gooner. So, yes, that was for her and her family.”
Alessia Russo
Match Details and Upcoming Fixtures
Stina Blackstenius opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 3rd minute, followed by Russo’s goal shortly after halftime. Chloe Kelly added two more goals, while Beth Mead completed the rout.
Arsenal will continue to utilize Emirates Stadium, hosting upcoming matches against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the next week.
“People are in a really good place. We’re really excited today to be back at the Emirates, and then knowing that we’re here Tuesday, and then Saturday as well. This is our home. We love playing here. We’ve got some big games coming up, but to do it with all these fans and at this place is really special.”
Alessia Russo
Key Stats
- Arsenal Goals: Stina Blackstenius (3), Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly (2), Beth Mead
- West Ham Goals: 0
- Arsenal Win Streak: 9 games
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who scored the first goal for Arsenal?
A: Stina Blackstenius scored the opening goal in the 3rd minute. - Q: Where was the match played?
A: The match was played at Emirates Stadium. - Q: What is Alessia Russo’s current team?
A: Alessia Russo currently plays for Arsenal.
Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends and follow 247sports.news for more in-depth coverage of women’s football!