Russian star Andrey Arshavin emerged off the bench to
score twice as Arsenal secured a late 2-1 success
over Atletico Madrid in the Emirates
Cup.
Arshavin looked to have won the game when he guided home with
five minutes remaining, although their Spanish counterparts replied
immediately though German Pacheco.
Just when it looked like being a frustrating day's work for
Arsene Wenger's men at the Emirates, Arshavin squeezed the ball
home from a virtually impossible angle to snatch the victory.
The competition had earlier got off to a tepid opening as
Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions Rangers
beat Paris St Germain 1-0 thanks to a scrappy
winner from defender Madjid Bougherra.
The four-team tournament began with a minute's applause for Sir
Bobby Robson, who died on Friday, aged 76.
The tribute to the former England manager was immaculate with
the travelling Scottish fans joining in enthusiastically.
But the football served up by both sides was, for much of the
game, typical of a pre-season affair.
- Football365