Former São Paulo striker made a great start for Arsenal in the Europa League and was mainly responsible for the victory against FC Zurich; check details!
Ex-Sao Paulo, marquinhos already showed to Arsenal what can you offer to Arteta at Europa League. The Brazilian, who was signed earlier this season, had yet to get a chance for the Gunners in an official match. However, after participating in some matches for the alternative team, the striker won his first opportunity this Thursday, 8.
Marquinhos started among the starters in the victory against FC Zurich and was the name of the match at Arsenal. For the São Paulo fan who watched the game valid for the Europa League must have missed the athlete. He was the main responsible for the two goals scored by the Gunners in the confrontation this Thursday, 8. The player added a ball into the net and an assist.
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The striker, who was revealed by São Paulo, opened the scoring right away. In a speed run by the Gunners, Nketiah was triggered and the attacker launched himself into the area. He saw the Brazilian arrive free and crossed. The young athlete hit first, with no chance of defending the FC Zurich goalkeeper, who just saw the ball swing the nets of his goal.
Arsenal still had a scare and saw the hosts draw with Kryeziu in the early stage. However, FC Zurich were no match for Mikel Arteta’s fast attack. In the second half, it was Marquinhos’ turn to provide a great assist to Nketiah, who took advantage of it and swung the nets for the Gunners. Final score: 2 to 1.
With the victory, Arsenal reached their first three points in the Europa League and already opened an advantage to their rivals. In addition to the Gunners and FC Zurich, PSV and Bodo Glimt are also present in group A. However, the two rivals only drew in this first round and saw the English manage to isolate themselves in the lead.
Source: sportbuzz
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