Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-2 in the London derby and progressed to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup: Eagles ahead at the start of the match with Mateta, in the second half Gabriel Jesus did everything, scoring a fantastic hat-trick. In the final he shortens the former Nketiah
L’Arsenal he clung to Gabriel Jesus to get the better of a Crystal Palace toned and lively from the start of the race. THE Gunners they came from behind to beat them 3-1 Eagles in the match at the Emirates Stadium, valid for the quarter-finals of Carabao Cup. A slow start for the home team, immediately under in the 4th minute due to the goal scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta on serious defensive inattention of Jakub Kiwior.
In the second half the show starts Gabriel Jesuswith the former Manchester City player scoring a splendid hat-trick and single-handedly resolving the match. In the final, Palace closes the gap with the former player Edward Nketiahbut that’s not enough. Arsenal win the London derby and secure a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Kiwior disaster, Mateta takes Crystal Palace forward
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Disastrous start for Arsenal who found themselves behind in the 4th minute. Crystal Palace’s scoring action actually starts from a long throw from the goalkeeper, Dean Hendersonper the tip, Jean-Philippe Mateta. The defender of Gunners former Spezia, Jakub Kiwiorthe header impact with the ball is dramatically missing. Mateta takes advantage of this and launches himself into the opponent’s goal and hits it diagonally David Raya.
An authentic Arsenal Christmas present unwrapped early by Crystal Palace. During the first half of the game i Gunners they develop offensive actions in search of the equalizer. The team of Mikel Arteta he largely controls the match and ball possession (71% in the first half), but on the occasion of two shots towards Henderson’s goal he is unable to find the way to the goal. The Eagles they defend themselves with order and try to sting as soon as they can.
Show Gabriel Jesus
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Fresh forces immediately at Arsenal with the arrivals of William Saliba e Martin Odegaard in the place of Thomas Partey ed Ethan Nwaneri. I Gunners they poured forward and in the 54th minute they found the equalizer: a visionary vertical assist from the newly introduced Odegaard to cut through the opposing defense, with a first touch from the right Gabriel Jesus he frees himself from the pressure of a defender and with a delightful dive passes Henderson with a low exit.
The former Manchester City Brazilian striker is in great form and replies about 20 minutes later. Bukayo Sakawho in the meantime entered three minutes earlier in place of someone who was switched off Raheem Sterlingprovides an assist to the kiss inside the area for Gabriel Jesus, who lets off a precise and powerful diagonal shot that goes into the net. Nothing to do for Henderson, who once again is forced to collect the ball at the bottom of the bag.
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Not yet happy, Gabriel Jesus gave himself a fantastic hat-trick by scoring the 3-1 in the 81st minute: Arsenal even started the action from their backcourt, the counterattack was started by a splendid long pass from Odegaard (2 assists in this match) for the Brazilian. The Arsenal number 9 sprints from the right area and heads towards the opponent’s goal, unleashing another powerful, angled diagonal right-footed shot that leaves the Crystal Palace goalkeeper no chance.
Just four minutes later in the 85th minute the team Oliver Glasner shorten distances: Nathaniel Clyne he puts in an inviting cross from the right winger, the former player on duty Edward Nketiah he jokes the opposing defense with an imperious break and puts his header where Raya cannot reach. Despite Palace’s final forcing, Arsenal managed to manage the last five minutes of injury time and defend the precious advantage that allowed them to gain a pass for the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
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