Arsenal won an important game over Barcelona in the first leg 16 of the Champions League. Coming from behind 0-1 in advance, the Gunners managed to comeback and win 2-1.North London team to beat Barca 2-1 in a match that held at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday (16/02/2011). Formerly the visitors ahead through David Villa in the 26th minute.
Arsene Wenger team managed to create two goals in the second half and bring the host won 2-1. Equalizing goal accounted for Robin van Persie in the 78th minute. Substitute player Andrey Arshavin ensure The Gunners victory with his goal the 83rd minute.
This victory is a positive capital Arsenal for second leg at Camp Nou on 8 March.
The game
Barcelona took the first initiative to gave pressure. But the first ripe opportunities got by Arsenal. In third minute free-kick from Samir Nasri towards Barcelona net. The ball can be defeated by goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
Robin Van Persie! Again host push in fifth minute. After outwit opponent, Theo Walcott pass to Cesc Fabregas, and last name forward the ball to Van Persie. The Dutch player kick the ball and blocked by Victor Valdes.
Gol! Barcelona lead 1-0 through David Villa kick in the 26th minute. This goal came from a successful breakthrough bait from Messi and Villa converted to rip the Arsenal goalkeeper.
First half finish with score 1-0 for Barcelona advance.
In second half, Arsenal try to give more pressure to Barca back line. At the beginning of round two. After working with Fabregas, Wilshere opened fire which still in the catchment Valdes.
Laurent Koscielny Pedro dropped in the penalty box the 56th minute. Even so the referee states play on.
Gol! Arsenal kick evened the score by Robin Van Persie the 78th minute. Receiving assist from Gael Clichy, Van Persie from the left side opened fire from a narrow angle which failed catch by Victor Valdes.
Five minutes later the Gunners managed to turn advance by Andrey Arshavin. This goal came from Samir Nasri acceleration from the right side, then he had to send assist to Arshavin. Russian players kick the ball to break Barca net. 2-1 for Arsenal.
In 88 minute, Barca attack by Dani Alves successfully pushed over by Szczesny. Finally score 2-1 for Arsenal advace.
Line Up :
Arsenal: Szczesny; Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy, Eboue, Wilshere, Song (Arshavin 68 '), Nasri, Fabregas, Walcott (Bendtner 76'), Van Persie
Barcelona: Victor Valdes, Abidal, Pique, Maxwell, Dani Alves, Busquets, Iniesta (Adriano 88 '), Xavi, Messi, Pedro, David Villa (Keita 68')
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