Match Report: Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace

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Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka made an immediate impact off the bench as we came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 and advance to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, thanks to our hat-trick hero Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.

Jean-Philippe Mateta gave Crystal Palace the lead in the fourth minute with a powerful finish after outmuscling Jakub Kiwior. Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm initially but responded strongly in the second half.

Gabriel Jesus was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick to lead Arsenal to victory. He first equalized with a cool lob over Dean Henderson early in the second half. His second goal came from a brilliant through ball by Martin Odegaard, and he completed his hat-trick with a composed finish after a quick counter-attack.

Crystal Palace fought back valiantly, with Eddie Nketiah scoring a late goal to make it 3-2. However, Arsenal held on to secure their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

The match was a testament to Arsenal’s resilience and determination, with Jesus’ performance standing out as the highlight of the night.

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