Arsenal defeated Orlando City 3-1 in an international friendly played at Exploria Stadium. The goals for the victory were scored by Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah, and Reiss Nelson. The goal for the American team was scored by Facundo Torres.
The Gunners surprised the home team in the 5th minute. Gabriel Martinelli took a shot that deflected off a defender. Unfortunately, Pedro Gallese couldn't prevent the ball from entering his net.
The equalizer came in the 29th minute. Facundo Torres was responsible for the 1-1 with a shot from outside the box.
Pedro Gallese prevented the fall of his net with a double save in the 61st minute. Arsenal continued to threaten the Peruvian's goal and that's how the Gunners' goal came. Eddie Nketiah scored the visitor's second goal.
Nine minutes before the end, Arsenal scored the third goal. Reiss Nelson surprised the Peruvian goalkeeper, who couldn't do anything to prevent the fall of his net.
Orlando City vs Arsenal: confirmed line-ups
Orlando City: Pedro Gallese: Halliday, Antonio Carlos, Jansson, Braganca; Araujo, Torres, Perea, Mulraney; Michel, Pato.
Arsenal: Ramsdale; Soares, Holding, Mari, Nuno Tavares; Maithland-Niles, Elneny, Lokonga, Pepe, Martinelli; Nktiah.
Date and time of Orlando City vs Arsenal:
Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Exploria Stadium