Lisa Baum scored before Chloe Kelly completed the comeback as Arsenal Women began pre-season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Shanade Hopcroft gave Palace the lead from distance during a closely contested first half, but Renée Slegers changed her entire XI at the break and Arsenal responded strongly.
Arsenal created the better early chances at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.
Alessia Russo released Abi Conway after turning away from her marker, but the midfielder could only shoot straight at Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.
Olivia Smith also tested the Palace goalkeeper before Hopcroft opened the scoring after 25 minutes.
The midfielder collected a loose ball outside the penalty area and struck from distance beyond Misa Rodríguez to give the visitors the advantage.
Russo nearly brought Arsenal level before half-time after combining with Smith down the left, but Peyraud-Magnin produced another save.
Arsenal’s official match report confirms both teams changed their entire XI at half-time, with Slegers using the friendly to give minutes across her squad.
Lisa Baum scores before Chloe Kelly winner
The changes immediately gave Arsenal greater control.
Summer signing Baum went close after Sophie Harwood created an opening before the German eventually equalised with 15 minutes remaining.
Bryony-Rose Brodie found Baum on the edge of the penalty area before the winger moved inside and fired high into the Palace net.
It was an encouraging first contribution from the 19-year-old following her summer move from RB Leipzig. ReadArsenal highlighted Baum’s direct attacking qualities after her arrival, with the winger joining after scoring six times in the Frauen-Bundesliga last season.
Kelly completed the turnaround late on.
The England international controlled a high ball before guiding a half-volley beyond Shae Yanez and into the far corner.
The result gives Slegers an encouraging start to pre-season, while Baum’s immediate impact offered an early glimpse of what one of Arsenal’s summer additions can bring to the new-look squad.
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