Atletico Madrid beat Arsenal 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the International Champions Cup in Singapore. Unai Emery suffers his first defeat as Arsenal manager.
Penalty shootout
Round 1: Atletico X 0-0 Arsenal X
Round 2: Atletico O 1-0 Arsenal X
Round 3: Atletico X 1-1 Arsenal O
Round 4: Atletico O 2-1 Arsenal X
Round 5: Atletico O 3-1 win
Match Events
5' Aubameyang's shot blocked by Juanfran
21' Lacazette's shot saved by Oblak
29' Correa wastes a good chance
41' GOAL! Atletico Madrid 1-0 Arsenal (Vietto)
Holding isn't strong enough on the left as Correa wrestles to get a cross in at the byline.
It's rather hopeful, but Vietto gets his head on it, glancing past Leno from 10 yards. Fine header, but could have been avoided.
47' GOAL! Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal (Smith-Rowe)
17-year-old Smith Rowe picks the ball up in a nothing position, 30 yards from goal with blue Atletico shirts surrounding him.
His clever footwork allows him some space on the edge, and he curls a beauty into the top right corner! He's absolutely delighted!
57' Amazing save from Cech
61' Eight Arsenal players subbed on
90' Atletico Madrid beat Arsenal on penalty shootout
Round 1: Atletico Madrid X Arsenal X
Round 2: Atletico Madrid O Arsenal X
Round 3： Atletico Madrid X Arsenal O
Round 4: Atletico Madrid O Arsenal X
Round 5: Atletico Madrid O win
Match reports:
Emile Smith Rowe lived up to his billing as one of Arsenal's hottest prospects with a superb goal against Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal prospect Emile Smith Rowe scored a superb solo goal to earn his team a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the International Champions Cup as Unai Emery was treated to a showcase of the potential in his squad.
The 17-year-old attacking midfielder impressed throughout the first of Arsenal's three pre-season friendlies in Singapore and showed just why he is one of the club's most talked-about young players when he scored from outside the box early in the second half.
The goal cancelled out Luciano Vietto's opener for Atletico, who were without the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez but nevertheless exposed Arsenal's defensive frailties on occasion and looked the better organised of the two teams.
Arsenal's young guns failed to fire in the penalty shoot-out, though, with Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah missing their spot-kicks along with Henrikh Mkhitaryan as Atletico triumphed 3-1.
Emery gave valuable minutes to new additions Bernd Leno and Sokratis Papastathopoulos in a side that blended youth and experience, with Alexandre Lacazette looking sharp as he prepared to continue the good form he enjoyed in 2017-18.
Line-ups
Atlético Madrid XI: Juanfran, Kevin Gameiro, Jan Oblak, Luciano Vietto, Thomas Partey, Roberto Olabe, Ángel Correa, Rodri, Antonio Moya, Joaquín Muñoz, Francisco Montero
Subs: Antonio Adán, Tachi, Pinchi, Carlos Isaac, Andrés Solano, Victor Mollejo, Alex Dos Santos, Mikel Carro, Borja Garcés, Puñal Rodríguez
Arsenal XI: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Aaron Ramsey, Alexandre Lacazette, Shkodran Mustafi, Bernd Leno, Sead Kolasinac, Héctor Bellerín, Rob Holding, Reiss Nelson, Matteo Guendouzi, Emile Smith-Rowe
Subs: Petr Cech, Sokratis, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lucas Pérez, Calum Chambers, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Konstantinos Mavropanos, J. Willock, Eddie Nketiah, Jordi Osei-Tutu
mesamosuyz
162
what is the matter with you people who like football but do not understand football... whether it is friendly, warm up or pre-season one that losses does not mean the worse...
kinglionelmessi
107
arsenal fans now... #emery_out.... 🤣🤣🤣
am_fresh
106
even with their senior players they still couldn't beat atletico juniors
jahar79
90
The point calculation for ICC table is wrong. For ICC, 1. win within 90 mins game - 3 points 2. win after penalty shootout - 2 points 3. lost after penalty shootout - 1 point 4. lost within 90 mins game - 0 point
yuhbl
78
Give arsenal a break arsene has only just left give the new manager time
Adobelive
65
Shows that penalties are definitely a skill... youngsters not well drilled enough in them yet, but it matters not at this stage. Chances of them taking pens any real match are very low. Good run out for the guys.
Leeacdoz
54
UNAI Emery is the man for Arsenal. no more lazy and spineless players. Torerra IN Nzonzi IN and the team is OK
wiuklostz
49
This 4231 shape is not for Arsenal!! It's boring and doesn't lend itself to the expression of Authentic Winning Football!! Keep using this shape Emery and you'll fair no better than Wenger who just copied whatever he saw showed signs of success. Mourinho popularised this shape during his terbble winning time at Inter, but examine the quality he had at his disposal in his back line particularly. To play this system your back line must be exceptional. This shape is defensive first and foremost, and as such expresses fear more than football. Off course you can win matches with it, but the calibre of players required to do so under these constraints are not in Arsenal's back line. I won't mention midfield or front line as Arsenals full contingent hasn't arrived as yet!! Football say's shape is relatively unimportant, but this is when you possess world class quality in all areas on the pitch, or you possess a very well football educated group of professionals whom understand, and can apply as one, the essence of team!! A good test none the less, but take serious note? Football Lives!!! @FeefersFDP
Tupeikmrsy
45
WENGER OUT!!!!!!!!!
Pisbcdkoty
26
Lol arsenal won ICC last season and ended up 6th in the premier league so this loss doesn't Matter
koybeilptu
13
emery out. emery out. with such. strong lineup you can't beat atletico. out
Typical arsenal fans already wanting the manager sacked😂it’s pre season