Carlos Vela fired a spectacular opener as the young Arsenal survived a barrage Seville Clinch to a draw in the Amsterdam Tournament.
Lucasz Fabianski was the hero with a sensational performance that kept the Spaniards at bay. The Poland international made at least ten spectacular saves to prevent a catastrophe. However, 10 minutes from time, sub Ernesto Chevantón finally found the net to give Seville a more than deserved draw.
Arsène Wenger was impressed with Fabianski change that ultimately helped keep Arsenal trophy Inter Milan after the 1-0 defeat of Ajax.
Boss Wenger said: "Fabianski played very well. It was at ground with its decision-making and, technically, what he did was impressive tonight. We have two great goalkeepers - but that's what I thought at first."
Wenger added: "Today we are very young, but we learned what it means to defend, which we are not accustomed. This is a good lesson for us. In general I am happy because we lacked a bit of experience, but we have done a positive result with 1-1, while Sevilla had many more possibilities. "
Wenger changed his entire team for the Gunners' second clash in as many days at Ajax Amsterdam Arena futuristic. The head of United Arab Emirates warned yesterday that will make "many" changes and he was true to his word. The Gunners are face a crucial first leg Champions League qualifier away to Steve McClaren FC Twente on Wednesday and had no risks with his starting line-up.
Hence, gave most of their promising young running out - and that did not disappoint. Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey began, like Mark Randall, Kieran Gibbs and Jay-Emmanuel Thomas. Wilshere made an instant impact shortly after kick-off when it was released Nicklas Bendtner with a pass behind. The Dane got his shot away, but Javier Varas Herrea dived well to push for a corner.
Only four minutes, another promising kid - Carlos Vela - put Arsenal in front with a wonderful effort. The Mexican accused by a clearance Aquivado Mosquera, which took place in front Abdoulaye Konka and beat Herrea with a cool finish from a difficult angle. Wenger must have been purring with joy on the bench with the frontman, who is back in north London after a season loan in Spain with Osasuna.
Seville field many of his first team stars and quickly took command. They could have been minutes later, but Luis Fabiano Ski their effort eight yards. And another explosion Fabiano was blocked by Philippe Senderos for a corner. Arsenal were mostly absorbing pressure, but seemed in good rest. Kieran Gibbs Bendtner then spotted the period with a 45-yard diagonal pass set up to the giant frontman Wilshere, only for his shot first time to be blocked. Ramsey then was on the spot but fired directly Herrea from 18 yards.
Fabianski dived at the feet of Kone to deny a certain level with a wonderful point blank save six minutes interval. Seville had a valid penalty shout moments later, when Ramsey said Navas in the box. The ref greeted play-and almost instantly Djourou threw his body in front of Fabiano determined to avoid another goal effort.
The Spaniards were turning the screw and shortly after Fabiano sent a diving header just wide. Little changed after the break, the Spaniards joined in desperate search of an equaliser. Fabianski was the hero again after 54 minutes when he raced in front of his line to deny Kone. English and younster Randall Navas become almost a dangerous cross into his own net, but fortunately saw his header clear the bar. Sub Ernesto Chevantón then a blow on the fingers of Fabianski with a blistering effort from the edge of the box.
Navas charted more than 15 yards and when Fabianski produced another magnificent stop to keep NDRI Romaric versus Arsenal. And the Pole is at his best again three minutes later to keep out Navas' pile driver from inside the box. When not Fabianski perform heroics, Seville were a waste. Fizz Chevantón free header wide after just 72 minutes.
With a quarter of an hour to go somehow Renato not find the net when he fired directly at Fabianski four yards. But there was only so much young Arsenal defense could resist such as Seville domination finally paid off with 10 minutes to go.Navas broke clear on the right for the umpteenth time the square and Chevantón so swept home from five yards.
Romaric could have won at the end of thunderous with a 30 yard effort Fabianski but once again refused Seville. Then Capell put in a cross lethal, but Navas' header hit the courtyard of a post. It was the last throw of the dice for Seville as Arsenal held on for the draw.
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