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Arsenal Beat Porto on Penalties to Reach Champions League Quarterfinals

Arsenal Beat Porto on Penalties to Reach Champions League Quarterfinals

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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Arsenal progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in 14 years after defeating Porto in a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout.

Arsenal progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in 14 years after defeating Porto in a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout.

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It had been seven years since the Gunners last played in the round of 16 and the Emirates Stadium got a real emotion as the UCL anthem sounded once again.

It had been seven years since the Gunners last played in the round of 16 and the Emirates Stadium got a real emotion as the UCL anthem sounded once again.

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Porto arrived in London defending a narrow 1-0 lead from the first leg.

Porto arrived in London defending a narrow 1-0 lead from the first leg.

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The hosts had a better opening exchange, but a mistake by defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson an opportunity. However, his kick was wide of the far post.

The hosts had a better opening exchange, but a mistake by defender William Saliba gifted Porto striker Evanilson an opportunity. However, his kick was wide of the far post.

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But only moments later, Arsenal’s defense allowed Evanilson to control a pass in the penalty area and shoot at goal. A smart move from goalkeeper David Raya kept the scores level.

But only moments later, Arsenal’s defense allowed Evanilson to control a pass in the penalty area and shoot at goal. A smart move from goalkeeper David Raya kept the scores level.

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Porto’s good work in the first 40 minutes was undone as Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal level in the 41st minute after being found by Martin Odegaard’s reverse pass.

Porto’s good work in the first 40 minutes was undone as Leandro Trossard drew Arsenal level in the 41st minute after being found by Martin Odegaard’s reverse pass.

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The Belgian stroked the ball beautifully into the bottom corner of the net. After being overwhelmed with noise and expectation for long, the Emirates finally erupted.

The Belgian stroked the ball beautifully into the bottom corner of the net. After being overwhelmed with noise and expectation for long, the Emirates finally erupted.

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Despite chances for both sides, neither team could score another goal and it finished 1-0 after extra time.

Despite chances for both sides, neither team could score another goal and it finished 1-0 after extra time.

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Arsenal’s players scored all four of their penalties, but Brazilian Galeno and Wendell saw their kicks saved by Raya.

Arsenal’s players scored all four of their penalties, but Brazilian Galeno and Wendell saw their kicks saved by Raya.

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Mikel Arteta said it was probably the best atmosphere at the Emirates since taking over as manager in 2019.

Mikel Arteta said it was probably the best atmosphere at the Emirates since taking over as manager in 2019.

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