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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Arsenal 2-2 Barcelona: Fabregas save the gunner



Reuters
Got behind 0-2, saved Arsenal from defeat after Cesc Fabregas forced the position to be in a duel 2-2 first leg Champions League quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium, Wednesday (31/03/2010).

Barcelona appear to dominate the first half, managed to excel excel through Zlatan Ibrahimovic goals. However, Arsenal managed to rise in second-half goals by Theo Walcott and Fabregas donations.

Barcelona pressed directly appear in the first half. Blaugrana many times have the opportunity to score. Lionel Messi, one of which passed into fifth minute when the match

Argentine star was taking individual action to make a fuss of the players behind Arsenal, before releasing a kick. Lucky, Manuel Almunia with a sprightly wicket secured the Gunners.



Arsenal is not without resistance. Samir Nasri attempted to release a hard kick from the right side of Barca. However, the French kick the player is still wide of goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Score ended without a goal in the first half.

Barça managed to break the deadlock in the second half. Ibrahimovic who escape from custody Arsenal defender, who easily beat Almunia performed brilliantly in the first round. Barca winning 1-0.

52 minutes, Arsenal have a chance for an equalizer. Starting from Gael Clichy crosses bait successful disundul hard by Nicklas Bendtner. Unfortunately, header

Ibra managed to widen the advantage seven minutes later. Goals are created after a Swedish bomber who escaped an offside trap again successfully conquered Almunia for the second time. Barca lead 2-0.

The decision to include Walcott Arsene Wenger was right. The young England star was surprisingly managed to make Valdes-minute goals against 69. Change score 2-1.

The goal as Arsenal's fighting spirit burning. Finally, Fabregas successful save the Gunners from defeat, through a white spot kick.

Referee awarded a penalty after Carles Puyol violating Fabregas in forbidden box. Puyol was given a direct red card. Fabregas is given the task of peacefully conquering Valdes. 2-2 score stood until halftime.

This result, the Arsenal and Barcelona are still more likely to qualify for the Champions League semifinals. However, Fabregas et al should win at Camp Nou, while the Blaugrana enough to play without a goal.

The composition of players:
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas (Denilson 44), Vermaelen, Clichy, Fabregas, Song, Diaby, Nasri (Walcott 66), Bendtner, Arshavin (Eboue 27).

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Puyol, Pique, Maxwell; Keita, Busquets, Xavi, Messi (87), Ibrahimovic (Henry 77), Pedro.

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