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WSL roundup: Arsenal rue missed chances after draw with Crystal Palace

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Gunners held at Emirates despite 30 attempts on goal Brighton fight back to earn 2-2 draw at Birmingham Arsenal were left to rue 30 missed chances after dropping points in a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners hit the target nine times and had almost 80% possession but could not convert their superiority into goals. Promoted Palace put on a resilient performance, with goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin batting away attempts from Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Mariona Caldentey to earn another clean sheet. Brighton came from two goals down to snatch a last-minute equaliser at Birmingham City . The promoted hosts took an early lead through Oceane Hurtre, who capitalised on a lapse in concentration from Caitlin Hayes before running into the box and slotting past Chiamaka Nnadozie. Lily Crosthwaite made it two in the second half with a low driven shot across the goalkeeper, but Brighton gathered momentum when Olivia García came off the bench to close the gap

First report: “Over the season, we’ll need everybody” – Renée Slegers — sports.yahoo.com, 3d