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Walcott brace leads Arsenal past Benfica

Theo Walcott scored two goals and created a third as Arsenal began the Emirates Cup with an entertaining 5-2 win over Benfica on Saturday.
May 17, 2023, 12:43 am - Mattias Karen

Match Timeline

Arsenal
Benfica
  • KO
  • 11
  • 24
  • 28
  • 32
  • 33
  • 39
  • HT
  • 45
  • 45
  • 52
  • 60
  • 64
  • 70
  • 72
  • 73
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • FT
  • 90+1

Match Commentary

90'+1'
Second Half ends, Arsenal 5, Benfica 2.
89'
Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Calum Chambers.
89'
Attempt blocked. Martin Chrien (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Raúl Jiménez.
Match Stats
ARSBEN
Possession
57.8%
42.257.8
42.2%
Shots on Goal
6
5
Shot Attempts
12
11
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
1
2
Saves
3
2