UCL: Nwaneri Shines As Arsenal Overcome Girona

By Essang Michael - Editor
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Ethan Nwaneri was named Player of the Match after helping Arsenal secure a 2-1 comeback win over Girona in their final UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture on Wednesday.

The 17-year-old produced a moment of brilliance to put the Gunners ahead after Arnaut Danjuma had given the Spanish side an early lead.

Arsenal restored parity 10 minutes later when Jorginho converted from the penalty spot after Thomas Partey was fouled inside the box.

Ethan Nwaneri (Photo Credit: Getty)
Ethan Nwaneri (Photo Credit: Getty)

Nwaneri then delivered the decisive moment on his first Champions League start, cutting inside onto his left foot before curling a superb effort into the bottom corner.

The teenager, aged 17 years and 314 days, became the second-youngest English player to score in the Champions League, behind Jude Bellingham.

Softfootball reports that Arsenal could have added a third goal late on, but Raheem Sterling saw his penalty saved by Pau Lopez.

The victory saw Arsenal finish third in the Champions League league phase, securing automatic qualification for the round of 16.

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