The Arsenal FC can dream of thanks to his Strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from the first appearance in a European final since the age of 13.
FC Arsenal Mesut Özil defeated in the semi-final first leg of the Europa League FC Valencia 3:1 (2:1) and gave, therefore, is in a good position for the return game next Thursday (21 clock/CEST).
Striker Alexandre Lacazette (18./26.Minute) and the Ex-Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (90.) penalties for the hosts. Mouctar Diakhaby (11.) had shot the Spaniard in the hectic first half in the lead.
Arsenal started in front of 60,000 spectators in the sold-out Emirates Stadium in London nervous. Valencia went to Diakhabys head to the ball in the lead, missed it due to many inaccuracies, but, to put the Londoners under pressure. Instead, the Gunners came thanks to Lacazettes double pack more into the game.
Özil as the impeller
The Frenchman scored after submission of Aubameyang only be 16. Compulsory goal of the season, the number 17 has left the striker with a header in the visitors ‘ defence to follow – just looked. A lot of mistakes dominated the first section. The result was a Playful way for both teams.
Özil drove in the first section, the offensive efforts of the hosts, Shkodran Mustafi went under in the Defensive against his Ex-club, several inaccuracies. In the event poor the second pass, Lacazette from a very short distance spurned a great Chance on his third goal (67.).
For Valencia, Kevin Gameiro (73./82.) two good opportunities. Aubameyang made it just before the end, better. The final will take place on 29. May in Baku.
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