Beth Mead bags late goal but Chelsea battle back to deny Arsenal

Hinderwell’s Beth Mead celebrates scoring in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday. PICTURE: GETTY

Hinderwell’s Beth Mead has admitted it was a case of mixed emotions after her late goal was quickly cancelled out as Arsenal drew 1-1 against Women’s Super League title rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

It looked like Mead had handed the Gunners the three points when she slid in to put the finishing touches to Vivienne Miedema’s cross.

But Chelsea battled back and secure a last-gasp leveller through Lotte Wubben-Moy’s own goal.

Mead, who was named player of the match, said: “It was mixed emotions after the game.

“As a team we played so well. We controlled the game throughout, got our goal and believed we deserved all three points.

“But unfortunately that’s football, and against a team like Chelsea we have to be switched on throughout the full 90 minutes.

“In the bigger scheme of things a point against them is massive.

“It’s been a weird season so far, but we have to stay consistent, it’s a very competitive league and we have to stay focused.

“Being behind closed doors hasn’t affected us, obviously we miss the fans but when we play we are in our zone and it’s another game.”

Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Women’s Continental League Cup on Wednesday, November 18.

The game will be played at Meadow Park, 7.30pm.

Mead has also been named in the England Women’s squad for their upcoming training camp.

The Lionesses had been due to play Norway at Bramall Lane on December 1, but the game was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Instead, manager Phil Neville will oversee a 10-day training camp at St George’s Park where the group will play two intra-squad friendlies.Beth bags late goal but Chelsea battle back to deny Arsenal