23/04 - 20:00
23/04 - 20:00
Arsenal defeated Newport County, 3x4, on Tuesday, in a match relating to the Grp.F of the EFL Trophy. Charles Sagoe was decisive with 1 goal.
With 19 minutes on the clock, Jordan Greenidge opened the scoring for Newport County, with a left-foot strike from outside the penalty box, after a pass from Anuerin Livermore. In the 33rd minute, Omari Giraud-Hutchinson struck for Arsenal, with a left-foot strike, laid on by Salah Oulad MHand.
With 53 minutes on the clock, midfielder struck the second goal for London's team, from a direct free kick. After 62 minutes, Timmy Abraham fired home Wayne Hatswell's team second goal, with a right-foot shot inside the box. With 68 minutes on the clock, Alex Fisher fired home for Newport's team. In the final minutes of the game, James Olayinka struck for Arsenal, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area, after an assist provided by Ryan Alebiosu. Sub Charles Sagoe, in the 87th minute, changed the course of the game. Midfielder scored the winner deep into added time with a right-foot shot.
In relation to forthcoming league matches, Arsenal visit Plymouth Argyle, whilst Newport County will play away against Swindon Town.
| Newport County | Arsenal | |||
| 8 | 4 | Shots | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 | Total Tackles | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Tackles Won | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 6 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 53 | Total Passes | 96 | 7 |
| 8 | 50 | Passes Completed | 87 | 7 |
| 7 | 6 | Saves | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |
