Within the framework of the 1/8 Europa League, the return match between Arsenal and Portugal Sporting was played in London today. The regular time of the match ended 1-1. The winning teams could not be determined during the stoppage time. In the penalty shootout, the Portuguese were more accurate 5:3.
Granit Xhaka opened the score in the 19th minute of the match. The Swiss player defended the rebound from his opponent’s goalkeeper and sent the ball into the empty nets.
Sporting equalized in the 62nd minute of the match. Pedro Gonçalves shot from the center circle into Aron Ramsdale’s goal.
At the end of the match, the Artillery powerfully attacked the opponent’s castle, but this did not bring them success. Portuguese goalkeeper Adan took all the balls sent to him.
It is worth noting that in the first half Arsenal lost to central defender William Saliba due to injury.
A few minutes before the end of the match, Manuel Ugarte saw the second yellow card and had to leave the field.
Martinelli was the only player who didn’t turn his shot in penalty shootouts.
It was previously reported that Cherchesov’s Ferencvaros leave Europa League after losing again to Bayer.