But they left with only one point, and who knows what that will mean in the long run. The closest they came to scoring in the opening half was a weak header from a corner by Gabriel which bounced off his shoulder and was headed clear by Sepp Van den Berg. Having been second best for most of the first half, Arsenal increased the intensity and took control of the game. Leandro Trossard, who had been quiet in the opening half, had two powerful shots blocked and Odegaard fired high over the bar. The opening goal, in the 61st minute, came from a surprise source.

Source: Irish Examiner February 13, 2026 17:46 UTC