Arsenal edged past Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 in a thrilling Carabao Cup Fourth Round encounter at the Emirates Stadium. The match went into extra time, with both teams creating chances but ultimately failing to find a winner before the final whistle.
In normal time, Arsenal took the lead through a well-placed header from their striker, leaving Brighton's goalkeeper with little chance to keep it out. Brighton responded by equalizing just before halftime, thanks to a clever finish from one of their forwards. The score remained level at 1-1 after 45 minutes.
The match intensified as extra time began, with both teams pushing hard for the winning goal. In the 105th minute, Arsenal's midfielder found space on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful shot that gave Brighton's goalkeeper no chance. The Gunners celebrated their narrow victory as the final whistle blew.
Arsenal dominated possession throughout the match but struggled to create clear-cut chances before extra time. Brighton, on the other hand, showed impressive resilience and determination in front of goal, ultimately succumbing to the visitors' late winner.
In normal time, Arsenal took the lead through a well-placed header from their striker, leaving Brighton's goalkeeper with little chance to keep it out. Brighton responded by equalizing just before halftime, thanks to a clever finish from one of their forwards. The score remained level at 1-1 after 45 minutes.
The match intensified as extra time began, with both teams pushing hard for the winning goal. In the 105th minute, Arsenal's midfielder found space on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful shot that gave Brighton's goalkeeper no chance. The Gunners celebrated their narrow victory as the final whistle blew.
Arsenal dominated possession throughout the match but struggled to create clear-cut chances before extra time. Brighton, on the other hand, showed impressive resilience and determination in front of goal, ultimately succumbing to the visitors' late winner.
! I mean, what can you say? Both teams gave it their all, but in the end, Arsenal's determination paid off 
. That header from their striker was insane 
! And Brighton, man... they just refused to give up 
. I love how intense the match got towards the end, both teams were so pumped up 
. It's a shame it had to go to extra time, but I'm glad they found a way to break through in the end 
. Anyway, what do you guys think? Should Brighton have taken that chance before the winner? 
! The intensity level was super high throughout, both teams giving it their all. I think Brighton played some great defence, but that one goal from Arsenal's striker was a real game-changer. The way they pushed for the equalizer just before halftime shows the team's spirit is still intact 
! And don't even get me started on their "star" striker – a well-placed header? How original 
. Meanwhile, Brighton was like the ultimate underdog story, refusing to give up and showing way more heart than Arsenal did. I'd say they deserved that win more than the Gunners 
. Extra time was basically just an excuse for Arsenal to take their sweet time scoring... it's not like they actually worked hard for it 
. Brighton should get all the credit here, imo 
my boy laca was on fire 
watching arsene wenger's tactics pay off again 
but in the end, our gunners came out on top 
and i couldn't be more hyped 
i mean arsenal was like super dominant but brighton was all heart lol they came so close but just couldn't catch a break 
meanwhile arsene Wenger must be hella proud of his team they really pulled it off in the end 
it went into extra time and both teams were so intense 
, anyone can score from a decent rebound. And Arsenal didn't exactly dominate possession, they were always under pressure from Brighton, especially in extra time. But hey, a win is a win, I guess!
. But on the other hand, they shoulda scored more than just 2 goals - I mean, they had so much possession but just couldn't finish it off 
. Brighton, on the other hand, played some crazy gritty defense and kept 'em in the game till that last minute 
. Maybe they shoulda gotten more fans in the stands though? 2-1 is a pretty thin margin of victory 
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I was on the edge of my seat when they equalized at halftime, Brighton was looking strong and u think they're gonna take it all the way? 
! Both teams were giving it their all and refusing to back down. I love the passion and intensity on display!
. Like, they were creating all these chances but just couldn't seem to put 'em away. He was having a major vent at halftime, and the lads were like, "Dude, calm down!" 
. That one goal from their forward before halftime was pure magic 
– I heard it went down to the wire with the players thinking it wasn't going in! 
It's a great win for them, and I think they're really starting to click as a team