Martin Odegaard scored a brace as Arsenal demolished PSV 1-7 in their Champions League clash, MySportDab reports.
The Gunners delivered a historic performance Round of 16, securing a commanding 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion.
This remarkable win marked the first time an away team has scored seven goals in the knockout stages of the competition.
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The Gunners wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 8th minute, defender Jurrien Timber opened the scoring with a precise header from a corner kick.
Just ten minutes later, 16-year-old sensation Ethan Nwaneri doubled the lead, showcasing his composure with a clinical finish inside the box.
Midfielder Mikel Merino added a third in the 31st minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by PSV which made it 0-3.
Despite Arsenal’s control, PSV managed to pull one back in the 38th minute when Noa Lang converted a penalty after a handball incident.
Arsenal continued their relentless attack after the break which saw them looked more dangerous despite their lead.
Captain Martin Ødegaard scored twice, first in the 50th minute with a curling shot from the edge of the area, and again in the 73rd minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack.
Substitute Riccardo Calafiori added to PSV’s woes by netting the seventh goal in the 85th minute, sealing a memorable night for the visitors.
A pivotal moment occurred in the 24th minute when young defender Myles Lewis-Skelly received a yellow card.
Shortly after, he committed another foul that could have led to a second booking for the young player.
Recognizing the risk, manager Mikel Arteta substituted him in the 34th minute, bringing on Riccardo Calafiori, who later contributed to the scoreline.
This emphatic victory not only boosts Arsenal’s confidence but also virtually assures their progression to the quarter-finals, barring an unprecedented turnaround in the second leg.
Arsenal’s 7-1 triumph over PSV Eindhoven stands proved so much in their quest for Champions League glory.
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