Shakhtar Arsenal 1-0! Unbeaten in 3 rounds of the Champions League + 2 consecutive wins, Martinelli made an own goal, and Trossard lost a point

In the first key match of the third round of the Champions League stage that ended in the early morning of October 23, Beijing time, Arsenal defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 at home. In the first half, Martinelli's low shot caused Riznik to set up an own goal. In the second half, Calafioli went off injured, Merino made a penalty and Trossard missed it.

After a small victory, Arsenal was unbeaten in the Champions League at the beginning of 3 rounds, and won 2 consecutive victories, 2 wins and 1 draw after 3 rounds, accumulating 7 points, temporarily ranking 4th in the standings.

【Key Focus】

In the 29th minute, Martinelli hit the post with a powerful shot that hit Shakhtar goalkeeper Riznik and bounced into the goal, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead.

In the 74th minute, Merino crossed, Shakhtar player Bondar handball in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty after watching VAR. Trossard took the penalty down the middle, which was blocked by Riznik with his legs.

【Wonderful Playback】

In the 2nd minute, Arsenal's corner kick from the left side was directly turned towards the goal, and the ball was saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

In the sixth minute, Trossard's corner cross was cleared by a header, and Calafioli had a great chance to push it high.

In the 23rd minute, Martinelli cushioned the penalty area, and Trossard grabbed the spot to shoot the ball wide.

In the 40th minute, Arsenal missed a great opportunity when Gabriel Jesus crossed from the back post and Havertz couldn't touch the ball in front of goal.

In the 44th minute, Kai Havertz split the ball to the right and Gabriel Jesus followed up with a tackle that was brilliantly blocked by Riznik.

In the 47th minute, Martinelli crossed the penalty area, and Trossard shook his head to the goalkeeper to deflect the ball.

In the 53rd minute, Kai Havertz crossed the box from the right and Martinelli's shot was saved by the goalkeeper.

In the 55th minute, Martinelli crossed and Trossard volleyed from outside the box slightly wide of the near corner.

In the 70th minute, Calafiori was injured in a scramble and could not continue the game, and Skelly came on as a substitute.

In the 92nd minute, Pedrinho suddenly shot a cold arrow from outside the penalty area, and Raya flew to save the ball from the bottom line.

[Technical Statistics]

【Lineup】

Arsenal starters: 22-Raya, 4-Ben White (46'23-Merino), 2-Saliba, 6-Gabriel, 33-Calafiori (72'49-Skelly), 41-Rice, 11-Martinelli, 5-Thomas, 19-Trossard (88'20-Jorginho), 9-Jesus (68'30-Sterling), 29-Havertz

Subs not used: 32-Neto, 36-Thetford, 15-Kiwior, 17-Zinchenko, 37-Oyedegui, 50-Mon Luiz, 53-Nwaneri, 61-Robinson

Shakhtar Donetsk starters: 31-Riznik, 13-Pedrinho, 5-Bondar, 22-Matviyenko, 26-Konopryana, 8-Kresskiv, 21-Bondarenko (87'30-Gomez), 7-Eginaldo (84'2-Rasina Traore), 11-Zubkov (64'37-Macedo), 10-Sudakov, 14-Sikan (64'38-Pedrinho)

Subs not used: 72-Fisyun, 4-Bartolfa, 6-Stepanenko, 9-Schweed, 16-Hazarovi, 17-Tobias, 18-Kelsey, 39-Newerton