Away from home, Arsenal beat Crystal Palace by singles score

This Monday, the 21st, the crystal palace received the Arsenalin a match valid for the 2nd round of the Premier League. Even with one less in part of the second half, the Gunners won another victory, by the score of 1 to 0, and are still firm to fight at the top of the table.

After winning the first match against Nottingham Forestby the score of 2 to 1, Arsenal went to the selhurst park to face Crystal Palace and seek another positive result. In summary, the first half was lukewarm, without many chances for either side, but with the Gunners dominating ball possession and the few offensive actions.

Thus, the best chance of the first stage came from the feet of nketiah, at 29′, when the center forward finished on the crossbar and almost opened the scoring. Furthermore, at 41 minutes, odegaard risked from outside the area, but stopped in an important defense of johnstone, Palace goalkeeper. Thus, the teams went to the locker rooms tied. Interval! 0 to 0.

On the way back to the second stage, Arsenal brought a more offensive impetus to the confrontation. Thus, after a quick free kick, Nketiah shared with Johnstone and was brought down inside the area. Penalty for the Gunners. In charge, Odegaard assumed responsibility and, with great category, inaugurated the scoreboard.

At 21′, Tomiyasu he was fouled to prevent the opponent’s counterattack and was cautioned with a second yellow card. Thus, the Japanese defender left the match and his team continued with 10 men on the field. With that, Palace started a pressure for the tie, but Arsenal held the ends and secured three points away from home. End of the game! 1 to 0.