Match report

Arsenal Defeats Bate Borisov 6-0 in Europa League Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
6–0
FT
Bate Borisov
Bate Borisov
Dec 7, 2017

Arsenal continued their impressive run in the UEFA Europa League with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Bate Borisov. The English giants showcased their offensive prowess, with goals from Mathieu Debuchy, Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere, an own goal by Denis Polyakov, Olivier Giroud's penalty, and Mohamed Elneny. The Belarusian side struggled to contain the relentless Arsenal attack and ultimately succumbed to a heavy defeat.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal: 6-0 Bate Borisov (UEFA Europa League)
  • • Goals: Debuchy (11'), Walcott (37'), Wilshere (43'), Polyakov (51', own goal), Giroud (64', pen), Elneny (74')
  • • Yellow Card: Volodko (17')
  • • Substitutions: Nelson on for Walcott (71'), Willock and Welbeck on for Elneny and Wilshere (77')

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Ospina (G)
  • 2 M. Debuchy (D)
  • 21 C. Chambers (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 10 J. Wilshere (M)
  • 34 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 35 Mohamed Elneny (M)
  • 30 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 14 T. Walcott (M)
  • 23 D. Welbeck (F)
  • 12 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 R. Nelson
  • 62 E. Nketiah
  • 69 J. Willock
  • 22 J. Reine-Adelaide
  • 32 C. Akpom
  • 54 M. Macey
  • 65 B. Sheaf

Bate Borisov

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 48 D. Scherbitski (G)
  • 33 D. Polyakov (D)
  • 19 N. Milunović (D)
  • 42 M. Volodko (D)
  • 17 A. Rios (D)
  • 22 I. Stasevich (M)
  • 21 S. Dragun (M)
  • 10 M. Ivanić (M)
  • 7 Y. Berezkin (M)
  • 20 V. Rodionov (F)
  • 62 M. Gordeychuk (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Signevich
  • 24 J. Tuominen
  • 5 E. Yablonski
  • 6 J. Buljat
  • 25 D. Baga
  • 35 A. Chichkan
  • 80 V. Gvilia

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    11' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Debuchy
  2. Bate Borisov
    17' Bate Borisov Card · Yellow Card
    M. Volodko
  3. Arsenal
    37' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Walcott
  4. Arsenal
    43' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Wilshere · Assist: T. Walcott
  5. Arsenal
    51' Arsenal Goal · Own Goal
    Denis Polyakov
  6. Bate Borisov
    56' Bate Borisov subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vitali Rodionov · On: N. Signevich
  7. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal Goal · Penalty
    O. Giroud
  8. Bate Borisov
    69' Bate Borisov subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Stasevich · On: J. Tuominen
  9. Arsenal
    71' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Walcott · On: R. Nelson
  10. Arsenal
    74' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Mohamed Elneny · Assist: J. Wilshere
  11. Bate Borisov
    76' Bate Borisov subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ivanic · On: Evgeni Yablonski
  12. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Welbeck · On: E. Nketiah
  13. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mohamed Elneny · On: J. Willock

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Bate Borisov
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 68%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 23 11
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 714 292
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 11 2
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 629 198
Shots Inside Box 16 3
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took an early lead through Debuchy's goal in the 11th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ The match was sealed by Walcott's second goal in the 74th minute, leaving Bate Borisov with little hope of a comeback.