Arsenal wins a thriller penalty knockout after managing to win 1-0 at the Emirates on Tuesday night against Porto. Arsenal survived the penalty shootout after goalkeeper Raya saved two out of the four shots. Trossard’s first-half goal gave Arsenal a ticket to penalties after their failed attempts to win the game in the second half and extra 30 minutes.
Arsenal Win
The first half was challenging to pass through the defensive Porto, who tried to maintain their aggregate win. However, several attempts were made by Arsenal to break the backline of Porto. Four minutes into the first half, Trossad gave Arsenal hope after striking a brilliant far-post goal. Odegaard’s decisive pass gave Arsenal a winning first half and an equalizer on aggregate.
The second half did not go in Arsenal’s favor after Odegaard’s second goal was rejected by referee Clement Tupin. Arsenal made it to extra time, where none of the contestants made a decisive goal that led to a penalty shootout. Arsenal were crowned the winners after Raya made two saves. Arsenal’s goalkeeper saved Wendell and Galeno’s shots to promote Arsenal to the quarterfinals.
Arsenal’s win was emotional, not only for the players but also for their fans. The last time Arsenal proceeded to the UEFA Champions quarterfinal was in 2010. 14 years later, Arsenal are at the quarters. However, to continue with the UEFA adventure, Arsenal has to do better than this. Teams like Real Madrid and Manchester City are swords in the UEFA Champions League.
David Raya Saves Proceeds Arsenal to Win Against Porto
David Raya showed his impressive side after diving towards Wendell’s shot direction. Raya dived into the left side to save Wendel’s shot after it later hit the post, then Raya’s legs, but did not make it in. Brilliant, though unexpected Galenos’ goal was saved by Raya which broke Porto players’ and fans’ hearts. David Raya’s Brilliant saves proceeded to crown Arsenal to win against Porto. Raya had to do better in the penalties after Odegaard, Saka, Rice, and Harvetz managed to perfectly square the penalties.
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Although the team proceeded to the quarterfinals, they still had a mountain to climb. “I think it’s still very far,” he said. “Now I’m going to sit at home. I’m going to look at the other teams we have to play and start another big mountain to climb. Today, Atletico Madrid will be hosting Inter Milan, who crashed Atletico in the first round and acquired a 1-0 win at Milan. On the other hand, PSV Eindhoven will face Borussia at Signal Iduna Park after a 1-1 draw in the previous match at Phillips Stadium.