League Cup Goal Summary: Arsenal vs Shrewsbury Town
Arsenal played host to Shrewsbury Town in the Carling cup and after suffering a humiliating defeat over the weekend, looked to prove a point to their much weaker opponents.
The match started off with the League Two side taking the lead on the night and sending a serious scare down Arsenal’s spine. However, following a dressing down by Arsene Wenger during the half time break, the Gunners went on to produce a solid performance in the second half and cruised to a three goals to one win over their opponents.
With Arsenal dominating the early minutes of the game, Shrewsbury decided to try their luck as they charged towards the Arsenal goal. Morgan got down the flank and bent in a brilliant cross, which was met by the head of Collins. His effort was enough to beat Fabianski and send the ball crashing into the back of the net, while silencing every single Arsenal fan and making them fear the worst.
In the 33rd minute, order was restored back in the game as Arsenal drew level before the half time break. Carl Jenkinson made a surging run forward and curled a cross into the area. Kieron Gibbs was the quickest to react and the full back went on to make good contact with the ball and saw it glide into the Shrewsbury goal.
In the 58th minute, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 the lead in the game. The former Southampton man smacked a cracking effort from thirty yards out and saw the ball swerve and dip before sailing into the goal, just below the keepers reach.
In the 79th minute, Arsenal killed the game as they picked up a third decisive goal. Ozyakup got the ball in the Shrewsbury area and then cut back a delightful low ball towards Benayoun. The on loan http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 player showed his experience as he took a touch to set himself up and then smacked the ball into the goal, beyond the keepers reach.
As a result, Arsenal picked up a very crucial win, which is bound to give the team a massive confidence boost for their upcoming games.
The line ups for the game were as follows:
ARSENAL: Fabianski, Jenkinson, Miquel, Djourou, Gibbs, Coquelin, Frimpong, Benayoun, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Park, Chamakh
Subs: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468, Miyaichi, Aneke, Boateng, Ozyakup, Watt, Yennaris.
SHREWSBURY TOWN: Smith, Grandison, Hazell, Goldson, Jacobson, Wright, McAllister, Wroe, Ainsworth, Collins, Morgan
Subs: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Neal, Leslie, Richards, Bradshaw, Male, Jon Taylor.
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