in the just-concluded
Sheikh's Cup
The match was a 2-0 win for Arsenal over visiting
Lyon, French city on the Rhône
, which successfully concluded all of this summer's preseason games. However, according to the original arrangement of the Emirates Cup, the match should have been played on penalties regardless of the result. Surprisingly, at the end of the 90-minute match, it was suddenly announced at the Emirates Stadium that there would be no extra penalty kicks, a decision that sparked strong dissatisfaction among the fans at the stadium.
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Eliminate penalty kicks
When news of the big game broke, the crowd in the ground booed in protest. Nonetheless, the booing gradually diminished and eventually dissipated as Arsenal's players successively saluted the crowd on the sidelines. The fans were also able to watch the ceremony where Arsenal lifted the Emirates Cup and cheered the team to victory.
Arsenal put in a solid performance and managed to beat their rivals Lyon through teamwork and solid defense, setting up a good foundation for the upcoming season.
