Gabriel Martinelli shone with an unfortunate first-half own goal as Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Many expected it to be a regular success. ArsenalThe Gunners narrowly edged out with an own goal in the first half to secure a 1-0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk and maintained his undefeated start champions league League stage.
Arsenal dominated from the start, patiently trying to find an opening around the Shakhtar box, but the Ukrainian defense remained strong and the hosts' chances were few and far between, with Shakhtar occasionally threatening on the counter to remind Arsenal of their threat.
Michael ArtetaThe men finally found the breakthrough they had been chasing. Gabriel MartinelliThe shot went off the post and into the net. Dmytro RisnikA very unfortunate goal for Shakhtar after holding out for the best part of 30 minutes.
The rest of the first half followed the same pattern as before the goal, with Arsenal in control while Shakhtar created problems on the counterattack, but the score remained 1-0 at half-time.
Bake halfway through, stirring. Tomas Party While moving to the right miguel merino Changed the warning ben whiteArsenal got off to a torrid start in the 45th second, slowly losing the ball and allowing Shakhtar to establish themselves in their own half.
The Gunners eventually regained their footing in the game and almost had a second when they were awarded a controversial penalty for handball. Valerie PonderBut Leandro TrassartThe penalty was bad and Risnik made up for his earlier own goal with a routine save.
Shakhtar tried to tighten the screw in the final moments of the match and scored David Rayá It worked on several occasions, but the home team managed to maintain their one-goal lead and finally secured the victory.
ARSENAL VS. Shakhtar Donetsk highlights
Own goal by Dmytro Ryznik vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (29th minute, Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk)
Arsenal have a great goal 💥
Dimitro Risnik was unlucky when Gabriel Martinelli's shot bounced off the Shakhtar goalkeeper's post.#UCLonPrime pic.twitter.com/mWezszZjgf
– Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) October 22, 2024
Arsenal finally found a breakthrough!
The Gunners enjoy long periods of possession here, eventually carrying it forward and into the path of Martinelli, who collects the ball and heads into the box.
Martinelli dodges once before firing on goal, his shot deflecting off the post and into the net by Risnik, giving Arsenal the lead in an unfortunate own goal for the Shakhtar goalkeeper.
Penalty missed by Leandro Trassart against Shakhtar Donetsk (77th minute, Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk)
Leandro Trossard saves his penalty! 🙅♂️
Dmytro Riznyk's defense denies that Trossard and Shakhtar are still in this#UCLonPrime pic.twitter.com/0e9k5qHBvx
– Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) October 22, 2024
A controversial penalty is awarded to Bondar after the defender was ruled to have handled an Arsenal cross inside the area.
Trazzard steps up to take it and tries to deflect his shot down the middle.
Player of the match: Gabriel Martinelli
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Martinelli was undoubtedly Arsenal's best player tonight, playing a key role in the first goal when his shot deflected off the post and off the goalkeeper's back, giving Arsenal the lead.
The Brazilian created five chances in the 90 minutes, including one notable one, while continuing to threaten. Yukim Konoplia With three successful triples and 46 touches.
Also of note is Risnik, who despite being guilty of an unfortunate own goal, made up for it with a series of strong saves, including a decisive penalty save to clear Trasart.
ARSENAL VS. Match statistics Shakhtar Donetsk
Possession: Arsenal 56%-44% Shakhtar Donetsk
Views: Arsenal 13-8 Shakhtar Donetsk
Shots on goal: Arsenal 5-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
Corners: Arsenal 5-3 Shakhtar Donetsk
Errors: Arsenal 7-9 Shakhtar Donetsk
Great statistics
Kai Havertz had four chances created in the first half against Shakhtar Donetsk.
He never played more than one game for the Gunners. pic.twitter.com/HwJ5XqJ9vF
– Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) October 22, 2024
Shakhtar Donetsk's Dmytro Ryznik is only the third goalkeeper in Champions League history to save a penalty after scoring an own goal in a single match.
Others:
Milla Svilar (Benfica vs Manchester United, October 2017)
Roberto Jiménez (Olympiacos vs Juventus, November 2014) pic.twitter.com/olvEM647YY– Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) October 22, 2024
What's next?
After bouncing back from their first defeat of the season against Bournemouth with a win over Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal will look to return to the Premier League taking on the challenging task of hosting Liverpool at the Emirates. Sand.
As for Shakhtar Donetsk, they will be buoyed by a very encouraging performance against the Gunners, but will now turn their attention to a crucial match against Dynamo Kyiv, who currently top the Ukrainian Premier League standings.
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