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ARSENAL’S FA Cup match against Portsmouth was briefly interrupted early in the game due to an incident behind the goal.
The Gunners were trailing 1-0 before the incident took place.
Arsenal’s match with Portsmouth was briefly interrupted early in the gameCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
In the eighth minute, as a corner was about to be taken, staff were alerted to a situation occurring behind the goal.
Commentator Sam Matterface informed viewers that stewards and medical personnel had been dispatched to address the situation.
Fortunately, it was quickly determined that the issue had been resolved sufficiently for the match to resume.
Sadly for the home team, Arsenal promptly equalized.
The in-swinging corner created chaos in the box, leading to Christian Norgaard celebrating after the ball was forced over the line.
Ultimately, the unfortunate Andre Dozzell was awarded an own goal.
Arsenal made 10 changes from their previous match as they traveled to Fratton Park.
Among those who came into the lineup was the goalkeeper, making just his fourth appearance for the Gunners.
Just a few minutes into the match, the former Chelsea keeper found himself retrieving the ball from his own net.
After being caught off guard by a shot from the edge of the box, the goalkeeper failed to deflect the ball wide and instead dropped it directly to the striker, who took advantage of the mistake and scored from close range.
Following Dozzell’s unfortunate own goal, Arsenal completed their comeback with another corner in the 26th minute.
They converted a straightforward header from close range to take a 2-1 lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the interruption during the Arsenal vs. Portsmouth match?
The match was briefly interrupted due to an incident that occurred behind the goal, prompting stewards and medical staff to respond.
Who scored the equalizing goal for Arsenal?
Christian Norgaard celebrated after the ball was scrambled over the line, which was ultimately credited as an own goal by Andre Dozzell.
What were the changes made by Arsenal for this match?
Arsenal made 10 changes to their lineup from the previous match, including a goalkeeper making only his fourth appearance for the team.
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