Emirates Stadium, London
CNN
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If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’
Emirates Stadium, London
CNN
—
If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’
Emirates Stadium, London
CNN
—
If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’
Emirates Stadium, London
CNN
—
If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’
Emirates Stadium, London
CNN
—
If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’
Emirates Stadium, London
CNN
—
If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’
Emirates Stadium, London
CNN
—
If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’
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If Arsenal followers had forgotten simply how tense and grueling the Champions League knockout levels could be, their recollections will now definitely be refreshed after an exhilarating 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto within the spherical of 16.
It had been seven years for the reason that Gunners final performed at this stage of European soccer’s premier competitors – and 14 years because it final progressed to the quarterfinals – and there was an actual sense of event contained in the Emirates Stadium because the Champions League anthem sounded as soon as once more on this a part of north London.
Porto arrived defending a 1-0 lead from the primary leg, however Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal degree within the first half with an inch-perfect end after being discovered by Martin Odegaard’s good reverse cross.
Regardless of Arsenal strain and possibilities for either side, neither staff was capable of finding the aim that will have gained the tie and it completed 1-0 on the night time after further time.
Ultimately, it was Arsenal’s gamers who held their nerve to attain all 4 of their penalties, as Brazilians Wendell and Galeno noticed their spot kicks saved by the excellent David Raya.
On a raucous night time, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta mentioned this was most likely the perfect environment he’d skilled on the Emirates Stadium since taking on as supervisor in 2019.
“They have been wonderful,” he mentioned of the house supporters, describing the night time as “magical.”
The three,000 travelling Porto followers packed into the well-known Clock Finish nook of the stadium have been in advantageous voice nicely over an hour earlier than kick off, serenading their goalkeepers as they emerged from the tunnel for the pre-match heat ups.
The remainder of the squad acquired an much more vociferous welcome after they got here out half an hour later, with evergreen 41-year-old captain Pepe main the applause of the boisterous away help.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta had urged Gunners followers to “convey the noise” for the staff’s first house knockout tie within the Champions League since 2017 they usually duly obliged because the groups ready to emerge for kick off, filling the north London sky with a bellowing rendition of the membership’s anthem, ‘North London Perpetually.’
There’s a tangible perception amongst followers that this Arsenal staff could make some critical noise on this season’s competitors, relatively than simply being completely happy to be again in Europe’s premier event, however Tuesday’s recreation shall be a stark reminder at simply how brutal the Champions League could be.
It was Arsenal, as anticipated, that had the higher of the opening exchanges, however a poor header from defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson a possibility that he flashed simply huge of the far put up from exterior the world.
It was a reminder of the menace this Porto staff possessed – if Arsenal nonetheless wanted one after Galeno’s late, long-range sucker punch within the first leg.
Nevertheless it was a warning Arsenal evidently didn’t heed as, solely moments later, the protection allowed Evanilson time within the penalty space to regulate a cross and hearth a shot at aim, with solely a wise save from Raya maintaining the scores degree.
For all of Arsenal’s early dominance, Porto was regularly rising to the event however with 5 minutes remaining of the half, the away aspect’s good work within the opening 40 minutes was undone.
Odegaard’s elegant cross discovered Trossard in area inside the world and the Belgian stroked the ball unerringly into the underside nook of the web.
The Emirates, which had been simmering with noise and expectation since lengthy earlier than kick off, lastly erupted.
That strike propelled Arsenal ahead within the second half, although Porto regarded more and more content material with sitting again and absorbing the strain.
The house aspect lastly regarded as if it had gone forward within the tie for the primary time, as Pepe seemingly acquired his toes in a tangle whereas defending an extended ball, permitting Odegaard to chip the ball into the empty internet.
Nonetheless, the aim was disallowed after Kai Havertz was adjudged to have pulled Pepe’s shirt.
Arteta, who seemed to be overlaying as a lot floor as his gamers whereas flitting round his technical space and shouting directions, was indignant after the choice and was proven a yellow card for his protests.
“Reside, I couldn’t perceive however the referee made the choice, possibly there was one thing there,” Arteta informed reporters after the sport.
“I’m positive we’re not going to do not forget that and we’re going to do not forget that we did it in our personal particular means.”
Although defending was now undoubtedly Porto’s precedence, the staff nonetheless regarded harmful on its occasional foray ahead with Francisco Conceição testing Raya with a low shot after a swift counterattack.
Arsenal continued to press and had possibilities to win the tie by way of Bukayo Saka and Odegaard, however there was an rising inevitably that the tie can be going to further time.
After a riveting 90 minutes, further time was largely a non-event, with the spotlight coming when Havertz pushed Porto supervisor Sergio Conceição to spark a tussle on the touchline.
Arsenal’s house benefit then proved pivotal within the penalty shootout. Confronted by a wall of noise and twirling crimson and white scarves, Wendell and Galeno have been unable to take care of their focus and the duo’s missed penalties proved expensive for Porto as Arsenal followers serenaded their supervisor with one closing rendition of ‘Tremendous Mik Arteta.’