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Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
by Bella Katz
at Ashburton Grove
THE sun shone over north London yesterday lunchtime, as 60,050 football fans flocked to Ashburton Grove to witness one of the most hotly anticipated derbies of the season — Arsenal versus Tottenham.
Thousands of women and girls flooded the streets leading up to the ground, and the buzzing atmosphere continued inside the stadium as the home support witnessed a match-winning goal by fan-favourite Alessia Russo in the second half.
The sell-out showdown marked the second-highest attendance in Women’s Super League history, which isn’t surprising considering the top-quality football on offer and the game’s ever-increasing presence and support in Britain.
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