The game at Emirates this morning was really a top class as two top clubs Arsenal and Barcelona faced each others. The game that took place at 17:15 at Emirates Stadium was a thrilling for the Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger for they have not any matches after 1999 against Barcelona.
Barcelona with world no. one player Lionel Messi faced Arsenal having players who just returned from injuries. Alex Song and Samir Nasri were the players who just recovered from injuries and had joined the match to face the Spaniard giant Barcelona.
The Barcelona was too professional in the game with lots of passes and the creation of many chances to score. Messi got a chance to score a goal with one and one against Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny but the young keeper kept that goal away and saved Arsenal from a gaol down. But Lionel Messi got another chance to dribble out of the three arsenal players and chipped a ball for David Villa, but his time the young goal keeper was outlined by the free striker David Villa and Arsenal was a goal down in 26th minutes.
"There are only two kinds of players in this world one who keep their nerves and win the game and another who does not." Although Arsenal was a goal down within the 26th minutes of the game in their home ground they had never been out of the game. Van Persie's close attempt was blocked by the Barcelona's keeper Valdes and several other attempts were all gone in vein. The halftime whistle had brought a goal against Arsenal.
But the second half was completely in control of the GOONERS. They had ball possession and some dreadful attempts. All frustrations on arsenal fans were reflected on their faces. So Alex Song was substituted with Arshavin and Walcott with Bendtner. Some time after substitution in 68th minute Cilcy attempt to provide a through pass yo Van Persie was successful and this time the Arsenal star take no mistake and scored a goal from a half volley from 5 degree angle to equalize with Barcelona. The fans were falling on him, for his team. On the tough game, Arsenal's captain once again emerge out to provide a healthy through pass to Nasri and Nasri to Arshavin who scored another goal from a one touch style and Arsenal were ahead of the game in 83rd minute of the match. Every one was thrilled after that surprise come back by Arsenal and that was breath taking for Barcelona and ended the game by 2-1.
This win would be a great achievement for Arsenal as they totally dominated Barcelona in second half and changed the face of the game. Now with this narrow win they must hold their win in their away match. Barcelona with strongest in home form and Arsenal in away form will face each other after 3 weeks.
Arsenal Manager was moaning with confidence after his lads secured a good position after they had 2 goals for Barcelona. He was dancing with joy that his lads produced for him.
After the game when he was asked about the game he told," Barcelona totally dominated us in 1st half but we come back in second half and showed our real game in second half. I am really satisfied with the todays result against such giant club Barcelona. Now we have game in 3 weeks and we will try to hold our lead to make a pass to Championship Title."
About players he told, " Van Persie missed 3 chances in first half but with his 1st goal in second half his neutralized his mistakes. Jack Wilshire was in his top form. He was playing the ball confidentially against the top club players and the way he dribble and pass was really a good ones. Fabregas although assisted to goal for second goal was not in his best form. He could do better than that."
Overall the game was fantastic and the Gunners captured the first leg by 2 to 1. The second leg will be after 3 weeks.
Barcelona with world no. one player Lionel Messi faced Arsenal having players who just returned from injuries. Alex Song and Samir Nasri were the players who just recovered from injuries and had joined the match to face the Spaniard giant Barcelona.
The Barcelona was too professional in the game with lots of passes and the creation of many chances to score. Messi got a chance to score a goal with one and one against Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny but the young keeper kept that goal away and saved Arsenal from a gaol down. But Lionel Messi got another chance to dribble out of the three arsenal players and chipped a ball for David Villa, but his time the young goal keeper was outlined by the free striker David Villa and Arsenal was a goal down in 26th minutes.
"There are only two kinds of players in this world one who keep their nerves and win the game and another who does not." Although Arsenal was a goal down within the 26th minutes of the game in their home ground they had never been out of the game. Van Persie's close attempt was blocked by the Barcelona's keeper Valdes and several other attempts were all gone in vein. The halftime whistle had brought a goal against Arsenal.
But the second half was completely in control of the GOONERS. They had ball possession and some dreadful attempts. All frustrations on arsenal fans were reflected on their faces. So Alex Song was substituted with Arshavin and Walcott with Bendtner. Some time after substitution in 68th minute Cilcy attempt to provide a through pass yo Van Persie was successful and this time the Arsenal star take no mistake and scored a goal from a half volley from 5 degree angle to equalize with Barcelona. The fans were falling on him, for his team. On the tough game, Arsenal's captain once again emerge out to provide a healthy through pass to Nasri and Nasri to Arshavin who scored another goal from a one touch style and Arsenal were ahead of the game in 83rd minute of the match. Every one was thrilled after that surprise come back by Arsenal and that was breath taking for Barcelona and ended the game by 2-1.
This win would be a great achievement for Arsenal as they totally dominated Barcelona in second half and changed the face of the game. Now with this narrow win they must hold their win in their away match. Barcelona with strongest in home form and Arsenal in away form will face each other after 3 weeks.
Arsenal Manager was moaning with confidence after his lads secured a good position after they had 2 goals for Barcelona. He was dancing with joy that his lads produced for him.
After the game when he was asked about the game he told," Barcelona totally dominated us in 1st half but we come back in second half and showed our real game in second half. I am really satisfied with the todays result against such giant club Barcelona. Now we have game in 3 weeks and we will try to hold our lead to make a pass to Championship Title."
About players he told, " Van Persie missed 3 chances in first half but with his 1st goal in second half his neutralized his mistakes. Jack Wilshire was in his top form. He was playing the ball confidentially against the top club players and the way he dribble and pass was really a good ones. Fabregas although assisted to goal for second goal was not in his best form. He could do better than that."
Overall the game was fantastic and the Gunners captured the first leg by 2 to 1. The second leg will be after 3 weeks.
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