Match report

Arsenal Defeats Dundalk 4-2 in Europa League Clash

Dundalk

2–4

Arsenal

Dec 10, 2020

Dundalk

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Match

Dec 10, 2020 · FT

Arsenal

Away

In a thrilling Europa League encounter, Arsenal secured a 4-2 victory over Dundalk. The visitors started strongly with goals from E. Nketiah and Mohamed Elneny within the first 18 minutes, but Dundalk fought back with a goal from J. Flores. Arsenal extended their lead with goals from J. Willock and F. Balogun before Dundalk added a late goal from Sean Hoare.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Dundalk 2–4 Arsenal
• Goals for Arsenal: E. Nketiah (12'), Mohamed Elneny (18'), J. Willock (67'), F. Balogun (80')
• Goals for Dundalk: J. Flores (22'), Sean Hoare (85')
• Yellow Cards: A. Boyle (Dundalk), J. Mountney (Dundalk), Dan Cleary (Dundalk), Chris Shields (Dundalk), D. Kelly (Dundalk)

Lineups

Dundalk

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

1 G. Rogers (G)
44 A. Boyle (D)
2 S. Gannon (M)
4 S. Hoare (D)
21 D. Cleary (D)
15 D. Leahy (M)
5 C. Shields (M)
11 P. McEleney (F)
6 J. Flores (M)
29 D. McMillan (F)
7 M. Duffy (F)

Substitutes

3 B. Gartland
27 D. Kelly
8 J. Mountney
24 J. Wynne
22 S. Čolović
23 C. Dummigan
10 G. Sloggett
30 J. Corcoran
20 A. McCarey

Arsenal

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

13 R. Rúnarsson (G)
20 S. Mustafi (D)
17 Cédric Soares (M)
22 Pablo Marí (D)
21 C. Chambers (D)
25 Mohamed Elneny (M)
15 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
28 J. Willock (M)
32 E. Smith Rowe (F)
19 N. Pépé (F)
30 E. Nketiah (F)

Substitutes

38 F. Balogun
8 Dani Ceballos
41 B. Cottrell
66 M. Azeez
44 K. Hein
7 B. Saka
33 M. Macey
16 R. Holding

Timeline

10' Dundalk Card · Yellow Card

A. Boyle

Foul
12' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal

E. Nketiah
18' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal

Mohamed Elneny · Assist: E. Smith Rowe
22' Dundalk Goal · Normal Goal

J. Flores · Assist: M. Duffy
28' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card

Cédric Soares

Foul
30' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card

J. Willock

Foul
46' Dundalk subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Boyle · On: B. Gartland
54' Dundalk subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. McMillan · On: D. Kelly
54' Dundalk subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Gannon · On: J. Mountney
61' Dundalk Card · Yellow Card

J. Mountney

Foul
62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1

Off: E. Nketiah · On: F. Balogun
62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2

Off: Mohamed Elneny · On: D. Ceballos
67' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal

J. Willock · Assist: F. Balogun
70' Dundalk Card · Yellow Card

Dan Cleary

Foul
77' Dundalk Card · Yellow Card

Chris Shields

Foul
77' Dundalk subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Duffy · On: J. Wynne
77' Dundalk subst · Substitution 5

Off: Patrick McEleney · On: S. Čolović
77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3

Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: B. Cottrell
80' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal

F. Balogun · Assist: N. Pepe
82' Dundalk Card · Yellow Card

D. Kelly

Foul
83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Willock · On: M. Azeez
85' Dundalk Goal · Normal Goal

Sean Hoare · Assist: J. Flores

Match Stats

Stat	Dundalk	Arsenal
Fouls	8	13
Pass Accuracy	86%	90%
Offsides	1	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	5	17
Corners	2	4
Total Passes	509	543
Yellow Cards	5	2
Blocked Shots	1	6
Shots on Target	2	8
Shots off Target	2	3
Possession	48%	52%
Accurate Passes	439	489
Shots Inside Box	3	11
Saves	4	0
Shots Outside Box	2	6

Key Match Notes

▸ Arsenal took an early lead with goals from E. Nketiah and Mohamed Elneny, setting the tone of the match within the first 18 minutes.
▸ Dundalk's resilience was highlighted by J. Flores scoring a goal to make it 2-1, igniting a brief comeback.
▸ Arsenal's third goal by J. Willock solidified their control, and F. Balogun's late addition secured the win.