Football fans were treated to a thrilling night as Hakan Calhanoglu kept his cool from the spot to give Inter Milan a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League! ✨
Both teams had rock-solid defenses coming into the match, with neither conceding a goal in their opening three games. But the deadlock was broken right before halftime when a controversial handball decision went against Mikel Merino. 😲
No surprises here—Calhanoglu stepped up and nailed his 19th penalty in a row since joining Inter! Talk about nerves of steel! 💯🔥
Arsenal came out swinging in the second half, laying siege to Inter's goal. Kai Havertz had some close calls, but Inter's keeper, Yann Sommer, was a wall! 🧱💪 Despite 14 goal attempts, the Gunners just couldn't find the back of the net.
Inter's defense was on point, holding strong and moving up to 10 points from four games. Meanwhile, Arsenal slips outside the top eight automatic qualifiers with seven points. 😬
The match started with a bang as Denzel Dumfries rattled the crossbar early on. The game then turned into a tactical battle until that pivotal penalty moment. 🤯
Even with the return of captain Martin Odegaard late in the game, Arsenal couldn't turn the tide. But hey, there's always a silver lining, right? 🌈
This win keeps Inter flying high, while Arsenal will need to regroup and bring that creativity back to the pitch. Next matches are gonna be crucial! 🏆
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Calhanoglu scores penalty to give Inter Milan victory over Arsenal
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