“Hidemasa Morita receives yellow card for a foul, disrupting Sporting's early rhythm”
“Arsenal make double substitution bringing on Max Dowman and Gabriel Martinelli for fresh attacking impetus”
“Kai Havertz scores dramatic winner with left-footed shot into left corner from Gabriel Martinelli's through ball”
Pivotal
Sporting CP
Arsenal
Outstanding performance
Arsenal•GoalkeeperArsenal secured a precious away goal in this Champions League first leg, with Kai Havertz's dramatic 90th-minute winner giving the Gunners a slender advantage heading into the second leg. Sporting dominated possession early and created the better chances, squandering two big opportunities that could have changed the complexion of the tie. Arsenal grew into the match after halftime, registering 52 dangerous attacks to Sporting's 25, with Gabriel Martinelli's introduction proving crucial as he provided the assist for Havertz's decisive strike. The Portuguese side will rue their wastefulness in front of goal, having matched Arsenal's shot count but failing to capitalize when it mattered most.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Kai Havertz of Arsenal.
New attacking attempt. Luis Suárez from Sporting Lisbon shoots with his right foot from the right side of the six-yard box, but David Raya, the Arsenal goalkeeper, saves it in the center of the goal.
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but David Raya, the Arsenal goalkeeper, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Luis Suárez.
Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but Rui Silva, the goalkeeper for Sporting Lisbon, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Declan Rice.
Max Dowman of Arsenal won a free kick on the right wing.
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner, conceded by David Raya.
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon attempts an attack with a header from the center of the box, but David Raya of Arsenal saves it in the right corner. The assist came from Luis Suárez, who provided the cross.
Max Dowman of Arsenal commits a handball.
Max Dowman of Arsenal won a free kick in defense.
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.
Max Dowman of Arsenal won a free kick in defense.
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Rafael Nel replaces Pote.
Missed chance. Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon shot with his left foot from the right side of the box.
Substitution for Arsenal: Max Dowman replaces Noni Madueke.
Substitution for Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli replaces Leandro Trossard due to injury.
Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal won a free kick in defense.
Foul by Ousmane Diomande of Sporting Lisbon.
Maxi Araújo from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Viktor Gyökeres against Arsenal.
Substitution for Arsenal: Kai Havertz replaces Martin Ødegaard due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Pote from Sporting Lisbon.
New attacking attempt. Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Rui Silva, the goalkeeper for Sporting Lisbon, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Martín Zubimendi.
Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal won a free kick in defense.
VAR review confirms no goal. The match remains 0-0 between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal.
VAR decision confirms no goal, keeping the match score at Sporting Lisbon 0, Arsenal 0.
Goal overturned by VAR: Martín Zubimendi scores for Arsenal, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Daniel Bragança replaces João Simões.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Martin Ødegaard from Arsenal.
Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by João Simões of Sporting Lisbon.
Sporting Lisbon is awarded a corner after Riccardo Calafiori concedes.
Missed chance. Trincão from Sporting Lisbon took a left-footed shot from the left side of the box but missed. Assist by Maxi Araújo.
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by William Saliba of Arsenal.
Arsenal win a corner after Trincão concedes.
Arsenal win a corner after Rui Silva concedes.
Noni Madueke of Arsenal won a free kick on the right wing.
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Leandro Trossard from Arsenal misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon is flagged for offside.
Sporting Lisbon is awarded a corner after Ben White concedes.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal.
The first half ends with Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal tied at 0-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be no added time.
Leandro Trossard's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Declan Rice provided the assist.
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal.
New attacking attempt. Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Rui Silva, the goalkeeper for Sporting Lisbon, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Ben White, who provided a header.
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon receives a yellow card.
Hidemasa MoritaYellow CardHidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon receives a yellow card for a foul.
Leandro Trossard from Arsenal won a free kick on the right wing.
Hidemasa Morita of Sporting Lisbon commits a foul.
Trincão from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Ben White of Arsenal.
Arsenal win a corner after Maxi Araújo concedes.
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.
Ben White from Arsenal won a free kick in defense.
Noni Madueke from Arsenal won a free kick on the right wing.
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Riccardo Calafiori against Arsenal.
Missed chance. Martin Ødegaard from Arsenal shot with his left foot from the center of the box but missed after a corner.
Arsenal win a corner after Ousmane Diomande concedes.
Noni Madueke from Arsenal won a free kick on the right wing.
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.
New attacking attempt. Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved.
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon is flagged for offside.
Noni Madueke of Arsenal is flagged for offside.
Missed chance. Maxi Araújo from Sporting Lisbon shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes high.
Trincão's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Declan Rice - Arsenal.
Maxi Araújo from Sporting Lisbon hits the woodwork with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
William Saliba of Arsenal won a free kick in an attacking position.
Luis Suárez won a free kick in defense for Sporting Lisbon.
The first half begins.
Arsenal bring their perfect Champions League record to Lisbon for a quarter-final first leg against a Sporting side that has already stunned Manchester City and PSG this season. The Gunners lead the competition standings but face a dangerous Portuguese team coming off a remarkable 5-0 comeback against Bodo/Glimt.
