Thursday, October 10, 2024

Player ratings: Arsenal 1-0 FC Porto (Arsenal win on penalties)

Arsenal made it to the last eight of the Champions League for the first time in 14 years after winning a penalty shootout on Tuesday night.

The Gunners were nervy and not at their best throughout, but a brilliant piece of artistry from Martin Odegaard was finished by Leandro Trossard to level the tie.

The second half saw very few chances, as Arsenal had a goal ruled out for a slight pull.

Extra time was equally as dull, but in the shootout Arsenal showed their quality. David Raya stepping up and saving two penalties whilst the Gunners netted all of them.

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Here’s how I rated the players:

David Raya – 10

Ben White – 7

William Saliba – 6

Gabriel – 7

Jakub Kiwior – 7

Jorginho – 6

Martin Odegaard – 8

Declan Rice – 7

Kai Havertz – 7

Bukayo Saka – 7

Leandro Trossard – 6

Men of the match: It’s got to go to David Raya again. The Spaniard was the hero, keeping a clean sheet in 120 minutes and then being the hero in the penalty shootout, saving two penalties.

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