"Arsenal" confidently started in the FA Cup, crushing Portsmouth with a score of 4:1 at the "Fratton Park" stadium in the 1/32 final match.
The match started unexpectedly for the guests: on the 3rd minute, the hosts opened the scoring thanks to Bishop. However, just 5 minutes later, the "Gunners" managed to equalize after Dozzel's own goal.
Martinelli's Triumph
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli became the main hero of the match, scoring an impressive hat-trick. He scored goals in the 25th, 51st, and 72nd minutes, effectively deciding the outcome of the confrontation.
Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta emphasized the importance of the victory in the FA Cup after the match: "We definitely want to win a trophy. The only thing that matters is victories for our football club".
It is worth noting that the last time the "Gunners" met Portsmouth was almost 6 years ago, when they also won in the FA Cup.
