Match report

Arsenal Defeats Dundalk 3-0 in Europa League

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–0
FT
Dundalk
Dundalk
Oct 29, 2020

Arsenal demonstrated their prowess in the UEFA Europa League with a convincing 3-0 victory over Dundalk. Early goals from Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock, and Nicolas Pepe put the Gunners in command, setting the stage for a comfortable win. Dundalk struggled to contain the Arsenal offense and made multiple substitutions in an attempt to find their rhythm.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Arsenal 3–0 Dundalk
  • • Goals: E. Nketiah (42'), J. Willock (44'), N. Pepe (46')
  • • Substitutions: Arsenal - S. Mustafi (61'), Willian (62'), F. Balogun (74'), K. Tierney (74')
  • • Substitutions: Dundalk - Sean Murray (46'), Patrick McEleney (53'), Dan Cleary (53'), Chris Shields (62'), M. Duffy (70')

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 R. Rúnarsson (G)
  • 20 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 17 Cédric Soares (M)
  • 31 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (D)
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 19 N. Pépé (F)
  • 30 E. Nketiah (F)
  • 24 R. Nelson (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Dani Ceballos
  • 12 Willian
  • 38 F. Balogun
  • 3 K. Tierney
  • 14 P. Aubameyang
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães
  • 9 A. Lacazette
  • 2 Bellerín
  • 7 B. Saka
  • 1 B. Leno
  • 44 K. Hein
  • 18 T. Partey

Dundalk

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rogers (G)
  • 3 B. Gartland (D)
  • 44 A. Boyle (D)
  • 21 D. Cleary (D)
  • 23 C. Dummigan (M)
  • 5 C. Shields (M)
  • 11 P. McEleney (M)
  • 16 S. Murray (M)
  • 8 J. Mountney (M)
  • 9 P. Hoban (F)
  • 7 M. Duffy (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 G. Sloggett
  • 6 J. Flores
  • 4 S. Hoare
  • 2 S. Gannon
  • 22 S. Čolović
  • 27 D. Kelly
  • 17 N. Oduwa
  • 29 D. McMillan
  • 30 J. Corcoran
  • 20 A. McCarey
  • 15 D. Leahy

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    42' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nketiah
  2. Arsenal
    44' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Willock
  3. Dundalk
    46' Dundalk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sean Murray · On: G. Sloggett
  4. Arsenal
    46' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Pepe · Assist: J. Willock
  5. Dundalk
    53' Dundalk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Patrick McEleney · On: J. Flores
  6. Dundalk
    53' Dundalk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dan Cleary · On: Sean Hoare
  7. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mustafi · On: D. Ceballos
  8. Arsenal
    62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Pepe · On: Willian
  9. Dundalk
    62' Dundalk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Chris Shields · On: S. Gannon
  10. Dundalk
    70' Dundalk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Duffy · On: S. Čolović
  11. Arsenal
    74' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Nketiah · On: F. Balogun
  12. Arsenal
    74' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Granit Xhaka · On: K. Tierney

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Dundalk
Fouls 20 0
Pass Accuracy 92% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 4
Corners 15 2
Total Passes 580 363
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 13 2
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 534 296
Shots Inside Box 15 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's three goals within two minutes (42', 44', 46') in the second half completely shifted the momentum of the match, leaving Dundalk struggling to mount a comeback.
  • ▸ The early goals by Nketiah and Willock, followed by Pepe's third, provided Arsenal with a commanding lead and allowed them to control the tempo of the game.