Sporting draws with Arsenal in the Europa League in a busy game

In a match valid for the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Europa LeagueO Sporting received the Arsenal and tied by the score of 2 to 2with goals from Gonçalo Inacio It is Paulinho, for the principals, and Saliba It is death against To the Gunners. With equality, the decision of the confrontation is left for the second game, to be held at Emirates Stadium, in London.

The game started with both teams being very cautious and at a pace below what was expected for a European knockout game, as both teams are focused on their national leagues. The game took a long time to have the first real chance to score, but it changed course when Salibaopened the score after a corner kick, putting the visitors in front.

With the goal, Arsenal started to command the match and controlled possession of the ball, not allowing the Portuguese to reach the goal with danger. Matt Turner. However, also in corner kicks, the Sporting equalized with a well-placed header from Gonçalo Inaciowho went up alone and did not give any chance of defense.

In the second half, the match heated up and became more agitated, with both teams creating more moves and speeding up the game when possible, giving more emotion to the duel. At 10 minutes of the final stage, Sporting turned with Paulinho, giving the team the advantage Lisbon for the first time in the match.

Needing the goal, Arsenal did not take long to tie, relying on luck, as the ball crossed by Xhaka strayed into Morite and killed the goalkeeper Adam, leaving everything the same in the game. The teams still created a great chance each, with Paulinho It is Martinelli, however the score ended in 2 to 2 and a lot of expectation for the return in London.