Arsenal player ratings vs Dortmund: Christos Tzolis superb as Ethan Nwaneri seizes opportunity
Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in an Emirates Cup pre-season match, despite a late penalty shootout win. The report highlights individual player performances, noting defensive lapses and promising contributions from younger squad members.
Why it matters
Pre-season matches provide critical data for managers and fans regarding team fitness and tactical adjustments ahead of the competitive season.
Arsenal 's first home match of the summer ended in defeat as they were beaten 3-2 by Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup .
Mikel Arteta's side were slack defensively and went in at the break two goals behind after brilliant finishes from Samuele Inacio and Konstantino Karetsas.
Ethan Nwaneri pulled one back after half-time, only for Joane Gadou to extend Dortmund's lead again almost immediately.
Viktor Gyokeres converted from the spot but Arsenal could not find a late equaliser, with Gabriel Martinelli 's stoppage-time strike ruled out for offside.
As was planned before the match regardless of the result, a penalty shootout took place after the match. Arsenal won it 5-4 as Nwaneri lifted his spot-kick into the top corner to settle it.
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