AFCON 2025
Arsenal didn’t have to break a neither did they struggled for goals as they eased past their Croatian guests.
Declan Rice goal sent an early warming signal of what to expect after 90 mikutes to the visitors as he scored 90 seconds into the match.
The English midfielder showed unwavering determination to meet Kai Havertz’s pass as found his way among a couple of defenders before slotting the ball into the bottom-left corner.
The Gunners didn’t score again until 66 minute. Kai Havertz met Gabriel Martinelli’s croos into the box with a header from close range to double the lead.
Martin Ordegaard showed composure in the box as buried the ball into the middle of goal from Leandro Trossard’s pass.
The Gunners still have a game to spare but have already secured qualification for the second round of the UEFA Champions League.
Arsenal recorded an impressive feat with the victory as they recorded their 500th goal under manager Mikel Arteta.
