SINGAPORE: His fantastic films were greeted by thrilling excitement and his opening goal for Arsenal on Saturday night (July 28) was greeted by a roar of approval from the Singapore National Stadium supporters.
Mesut Ozil has more than entertained the 50,300 spectators, including Singapore Olympic champion Joseph Schooling, while the English Premier League club beat Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 5-1 in the Champions Cup.
19659004] A goal from the German allowed the Gunners to take off, before the PSG retaliated with a shot from Christopher Nkunku. A brace from Alexandre Lacazette then sealed the victory of Unai Emery's men, before a head of Rob Holding and a finish from Eddie Nketiah put an end to the debates
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An unused substitute for the Gunners' penalty shootout defeat against Atletico Madrid on Thursday, the playmaker came into play against PSG as captain – this time he was the only one left. one of the main actors.
Mesut Ozil of Arsenal (R) celebrates after scoring in the International Cup of Nations football game between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in Singapore on July 28, 2018. (Photo: AFP / Roslan Rahman)
It is the PSG that started the most brilliant game on both sides, Thomas Tuchel's men threatened in possession, with the livewire Timothy Weah causing problems.
Arsenal took over 10 minutes to find "- Ozil whipping in a tantalizing center met by shooting Shkodran Mustafi, but Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang was far from banging at home.
Unai Emery's men took advantage in the 13th minute. A sublime ball of Henrik Mkhitaryan found Aubameyang in acres of space, and his cross was hidden by Ozil to the hoarse cheers of the crowd.
PSG was not the only one to be picked on by Ozil. Singaporean referee Nathan Chan was booed for several minutes after failing to award a penalty when Ozil appeared to be shot in the box.
Arsenal was knocking on the door, and a good film of Ozil found Mkhitaryan, whose pass played in Alex Iwobi. But the Nigerian could only win the game at Gianluigi Buffon
The PSG could easily have found his equalizers later, while a flamboyant model of Ozil on the edge of the surface could not materialize and that Bernd Leno
Henrikh Mkhitaryan (R) of Arsenal fights for the ball against Stanley Nsoki of Paris Saint-Germain during the football match between the Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain Singapore July 28, 2018. (Photo: AFP / Roslan Rahman)
Arsenal seemed to have lost their foot after half-time and they were punished while PSG were penalized
. stopped by a rough tackle from Sead Kolasinac. Dutchman Nkunku, who smashed the ball, defeated Leno
The Gunners did not stay long behind, while substitute Emile Smith Rowe – for Ozil – shot Lacazette and the Frenchman finished his race the cross-bar.
Arsenal scored three goals in the 71st minute. Lacazette brought the ball home after a scrum.
The defending champion was the nail in the coffin of PSG, while the young defender scored the fourth of Arsenal just minutes from time.
Substitute Nketiah added insult to the injury.
The Gunners will now go home with a massive boost of confidence and added assurance that the enigmatic Ozil is able to not only get talked about, but that it could be back to his best.
