Ødegaard’s goal from the penalty spot brought three points to the Gunners
Arsenal on the road minimally won Crystal Palace in the second round match English Premier League — 1:0.
In the first half, the Gunners threatened the opponent’s goal several times, but the conversion let Mikel Arteta’s team down. After the break, Arsenal took the lead – Martin Odegaard was accurate from the 11-meter mark.
At the 67th minute, the Gunners were left with ten men – the second yellow card was received by Takehiro Tomiyasu, who played on the left-back position. Crystal Palace did not take advantage of the numerical majority and left the field without goals scored.
Arsenal defender Alexander Zinchenko came on as a substitute in the 89th minute. This is the first appearance of a Ukrainian on the field this season.
Arteta’s team won the second victory at the start of the Premier League and is third in the standings. Crystal Palace are in 11th position with three points.
In the next round on August 26, Arsenal will host Fulham, and Crystal Palace will play away against Brentford Yegor Yarmolyuk.
- APL. 2nd round
Crystal Palace – Arsenal – 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: Odegaard, 54, pen.
Removal: Tomiyasu (A), 67
Source: Sportarena
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