Thursday, August 25, 2011

Arsenal and Lyon cruised into the group phase



Arsenal finally ensure a Champions League ticket in their hands after successfully defeating Udinese with a score of 1-2 (aggregate 1-3) in the second leg play-off round of the Champions League at the Stadio Friuli, Wednesday (24 / 8).

This game keeper brilliantly colored action host, Samir Handanovic. At least Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, made two brilliant saves throughout the first 45 minutes. The first effort came from Walcott when utilizing the built Gervinho attack but could still be blocked Handanovic. Rebound effort that made Van Persie also failed because the Slovenian goalkeeper was swiftly secure the net.
 


Six minutes before the break the home fans cheering after their only chance of the crossbar twice, striker cum captain, Di Natale, Szczesny successful trick with a header into the far post, without being able to reach the goalkeeper.

Left behind by one goal to make Arsene Wenger is not giddy, and after the break he put Tomas Rosicky to replace the role of Frimpong.

Rosicky's presence adds to the confidence of children for the Gunners goalkeeper Handanovic who actually perform excellent in the first half.

Starting from the advancing rapidly on the left side of the last recruits raised by Arsenal this summer, Gervinho, captain Robin van Persie struck the skin round success into the goal with his left foot shot that fairly swift.

Controversy could color the referee's decision when giving a penalty to Udinese, when Thomas Vermaelen offense in the forbidden box by touching the ball. But the execution of a penalty taken by Di Natale can be thwarted Szczesny out the arena.

Udinese goalkeeper is required to Arsenal twice to accept the bitter pill when the bait Alex Song brilliantly able to be completed by the scorer at the first meeting, Theo Walcott who release the ball into the near post to ensure his team victory.


Teams:

Arsenal: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Djourou, Vermaelen, Sagna, Walcott (Arshavin 90), Frimpong (Rosicky, 46), Song, Ramsey, Gervinho (Traore, 86), van Persie.

Udinese: Handanovic, Ekstrand, Benatia (Pasquale, 87), Danilo, Neuton, Isla, Agyemang-Badu, Asamoah, Armero, Pinzi (Fabbrini, 63), Di Natale.

Referee: Olegario Benquerenca (Portugal)


Other results:

Rubin Kazan 1 (Natcho 77 ')
Ol. Lyon (Kone 87 ') *

Viktoria Plzen 2 (Bakos 67 ', Duris 90') *
Kobenhaven 1 (Bolanos 32 ')

Sturm Graz 0
BATE Borisov 2 (Volodko 36 ', Simic 69') *

Benfica 3 (Witsel 46 ', 66', Luisao 59 ') *
Twente 1 (Ruiz 84 ')

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