Starting XI
In a promising start for the MLS All-Star team, Gabriel Jesús showcased his exceptional skills by scoring a remarkable goal from outside the area, leaving the MLS goalkeeper helpless as the ball found the far post.
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1681827394770948096?s=20
Jose Martínez was challenged to be the sole defensive center among five offensive midfielders.
Following the early goal in the 7th minute of the first half, Arsenal took control of the game.
The dominance was evident as, in the 12th minute, Martínez received a yellow card for stopping an English team counterattack led by Saka with a foul.
FC Cincinnati's Barreal also received a yellow card in the 17th minute.
Arsenal continued to impress, netting another impressive goal from outside the box by Trossard in the 22nd minute.
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1681831958312017921?s=20
At the 30th-minute mark, the MLS All-Star team nearly scored a discount goal after a corner taken by Hannah Muhktar.
Substitutions were made by both teams in the 30th minute:
MILLER replaces BURKI
A. MORRIS replaces MARTINEZ
ALMADA replaces MUKHTAR
GIL replaces PUIG
FERREIRA replaces BENTEKE
ESPINOZA replaces BOUANGA
Arsenal displayed exemplary build-up play from their area, showcasing their class on the field. Trossard came close to securing his second goal, narrowly missing the target with a free-kick that brushed past the MLS All-Star goalkeeper's post.
The first half concluded with the MLS All-Star team accumulating 5 yellow cards.
Second Half
PARKER replaces ZIMMERMAN
ZELARAYAN replaces ACOSTA
TOLKIN replaces BARREAL
GALLAGHER replaces HOLLINGSHEAD
MIAZGA replaces GLESNES
In Arsenal's initial attacking move, a long ball found its way to Gabriel Jesus, who skillfully embarked on an individual play, aiming to draw a penalty, which Jorginho executed with a "paradinha," resulting in the third goal of the night.
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1681844088935424002?s=20
The rest of the second half was just an exhibition match for Arsenal. Great pass by Odegaard
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1681853675193483265?s=20
The final result was 5-0.
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1681854483926593537?s=20
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