The match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace in the English League Cup was like a drama with ups and downs. Shortly after the start, Crystal Palace opened a fantastic prelude to the match with a lightning strike from Mikel Mateta, like a shooting star in the night sky, 1-0, the lead in hand.
However, Arsenal did not sink. In the second half, they were like a tiger coming down from the mountain, Jesús was alone, but he hit the trio, 3-2, miraculously reversed the score, and succeeded in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup.
In the 4th minute, a negligence on the defensive end by Kivior allowed Matta to take advantage of the situation and shoot low to break the goal, Crystal Palace 1-0 lead. The goal was like a hammer blow to the nerves of Arsenal, but Arsenal did not lose their fighting spirit.
In the second half, Odego sent a precise pass in the midfield, and Jesus easily rubbed the goal to equalize the score at 1-1. Arsenal's counterattack was as fast as the wind and rain, which caught Crystal Palace off guard.
In the 73rd minute, Saka's precise pass from the right side of the road, Jesus grabbed the goal in front of the goal and broke the goal, 2-1, Arsenal reversed the lead. The fans cheered like a tidal wave.
Just 8 minutes later, Jesus showed his killer character again and calmly pushed the goal, 3-1, Arsenal extended the lead. This goal not only ignited the fighting spirit of Arsenal players, but also made them more comfortable in the next game.
However, Crystal Palace didn't give up, and in the 85th minute, Nketiah scored a header to make the score 2-3. Although this goal gave Crystal Palace hope to turn the game around, time didn't allow them to have another chance.
In the end, Arsenal successfully progressed to the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup with a 3-2 comeback victory over Crystal Palace. This victory is undoubtedly a great encouragement for Arsenal, and it also makes the fans look forward to the future of Arsenal.
