Late Drama in Normal Time: Lacroix’s Own-Goal and Guehi’s Equaliser
In a tense Carabao Cup quarter-final, Arsenal triumphed over Crystal Palace 8-7 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 1-1 draw. The match ended in heartbreak for Palace’s Maxence Lacroix, who scored an own-goal and then missed a decisive penalty.
The game saw Arsenal struggle to break down Palace’s goalkeeper Walter Benitez, who made seven exceptional saves. However, Arsenal finally took the lead when Lacroix inadvertently deflected Jurrien Timber’s shot from a corner into his own net. Despite this setback, Palace didn’t give up, and in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Marc Guehi fired home an equaliser to force penalties.
A Penalty Showdown: 15 Perfect Spot Kicks and a Missed Opportunity for Lacroix
The penalty shootout saw 15 flawless conversions before Lacroix stepped up, only for Arsenal’s Kepa Arrizabalaga to deny him, sending the Gunners into the semi-finals. Arsenal will now face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, with the first leg scheduled for January 13.
