2024-09-21 04:21:21
Published: 14:02, 20 September 2024
Arsenal were in danger in the opponent’s field. However, the Gunners were well saved from this danger because of David Raya. The Premier League side drew goalless against Atalanta in the Champions League.
Arsenal showed dominance from the start of the match on Thursday (September 19) night. They could have gone ahead in the beginning. However, Bucayo Saka’s low free kick was saved by Marco, the opponent’s goalkeeper.
After that, the two teams fought evenly in the battle for possession of the ball until the break. They could not create any clear chances at this time. As a result, it ended in a goalless draw.
Raya made two great saves in the sixth minute of the second half. Brazilian midfielder Ederson went in with the ball on the left side of the box past Thomas Partey. He was thrown from behind by Arsenal’s party, the referee whistled for a penalty.
Matteo Retegi’s spot kick bounced to the right, but Raya could not clear the danger. Retegi took a shot on the return ball, this time the Spanish goalkeeper jumped to the left and returned it from the goal line with extraordinary speed.
Then in the 67th minute, Atalanta spread fear in the opposing camp. Raheem Sterling had a good chance. But Gabriel Martinelli took his through pass into the box and found the goalkeeper alone. As no one else could do much in the remaining time, the two teams left the field sharing the points.
Dhaka/Vijay