Emirates Cup - Cezarès scores as Arsenal beat Bilbao 3-0
2025-08-10 00:06
Premier League giants Arsenal participated in the Emirates Cup at home, and finally defeated Athletic Bilbao from La Liga 3-0 with goals from Džekeres, Saka and Havertz.
Six minutes into the game, Arsenal created an attacking opportunity. Saka dribbled into the penalty area and shot, but it was blocked by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.
In the 9th minute, Bilbao seized the ball and immediately counterattacked. Alex Berenguer received a cross from his teammate in the penalty area and shot low, but the ball was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. In the 16th minute, Calafiori made a mistake in passing the ball, and De Galaleta took the ball and shot, but the ball was intercepted by David Raya.
In the 20th minute, Saka entered the penalty area and passed back to Džekeres, but the ball was confiscated by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon. In the 34th minute, Martin Subimendi received the ball from the right and lobbed it into the penalty area. Džekeres immediately headed the ball in, helping Arsenal open the scoring at 1-0.
In the 36th minute, Arsenal started a passing match. Martinelli dealt with the pass from Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon, and Saka received the ball and pushed it into the empty goal, helping Arsenal continue to lead Bilbao 2-0.
At the start of the second half, Arsenal brought on Madouc and Ben White for Martinelli and Calafiori. In the 52nd minute, Gabriel headed the ball to Timber, but it was ineffective. In the 61st minute, Arsenal attacked from the left, and Džekeres headed the ball, but it hit the post.
In the 77th minute, Martin Subimendi passed the ball in a melee, and Havertz's shot was blocked by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon. In the 82nd minute, Havertz received Saka's pass and ran all the way to the penalty area and shot into the goal, helping Arsenal extend their lead to 3-0.
In the end, Arsenal beat Bilbao 3-0 at home.
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