Arsenal responded quickly. Lacazette initiated a counter-attack, feeding Aubameyang , who then squared the ball back for Lacazette to slot into an empty net.
On May 2, 2019, secured a vital 3-1 victory over Valencia in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. Despite an early setback, the Gunners' strike partnership of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang proved decisive, putting the London side in a strong position to reach the final. Match Overview & Highlights Arsenal vs Valencia 3-1 – Highlights & Goals (D...
This win marked the 14th consecutive home game in which Arsenal had scored. Arsenal responded quickly
Lacazette became only the third player to score twice in a European semi-final for Arsenal, joining the ranks of Charlie George and Steve Bould . Despite an early setback, the Gunners' strike partnership
Relive the dramatic turnaround at the Emirates with these match highlights and post-game analyses: ARSENAL 3-1 VALENCIA #UEL HIGHLIGHTS YouTube · UEFA
The turnaround was completed when Lacazette met a deep cross from Granit Xhaka with a powerful downward header. Although Valencia goalkeeper Neto got a hand to it, goal-line technology confirmed the ball had crossed the line.
In his final season before retirement, the veteran goalkeeper made a crucial second-half save to deny Kevin Gameiro and preserve Arsenal's lead. Notable Statistics