{"id":15048,"date":"2026-03-09T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=15048"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:00:27","slug":"arsenal-survive-mansfield-scare-to-reach-fa-cup-quarter-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/arsenal-survive-mansfield-scare-to-reach-fa-cup-quarter-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Survive Mansfield Scare to Reach FA Cup Quarter-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town in the FA Cup Round of 16<\/strong>, overcoming a spirited challenge from the lower-league side to book their place in the quarter-finals. The match had moments of tension, drama, and quality finishing as the Gunners showed resilience to progress in one of football\u2019s oldest competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kenyan football fans who closely follow the FA Cup\u2019s unpredictable magic, this match delivered exactly what makes the tournament special\u2014an underdog fight and a late moment of quality to decide the tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: Madueke Gives Arsenal the Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The game began with Arsenal in control of possession, but Mansfield showed strong defensive organisation and determination. The hosts tried to frustrate the visitors with compact defending and quick counter-attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal suffered an early setback in the 38th minute when Leandro Trossard<\/strong> was forced off due to injury, disrupting the rhythm of Mikel Arteta\u2019s attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the breakthrough arrived just before halftime. Noni Madueke<\/strong> found the back of the net after an excellent assist from Gabriel Martinelli<\/strong>, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead<\/strong>. The winger\u2019s composed finish rewarded Arsenal\u2019s patience and sent the visitors into the break with momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mansfield Fight Back After the Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second half began with immediate drama. Mansfield came out with renewed energy and began pressing higher up the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their persistence paid off in the 60th minute<\/strong>, when Will Evans<\/strong> scored the equaliser after earlier threatening Arsenal\u2019s defence. The goal sparked belief among the home supporters and briefly shifted the match’s momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mansfield continued to press forward, forcing Arsenal to work hard defensively. The match also became more physical, with several fouls and disciplinary actions disrupting the flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eze Produces the Winning Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just when the tie seemed destined for a tense final stretch, Eberechi Eze<\/strong> stepped up with a moment of brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 70th minute<\/strong>, Eze finished calmly after being set up by Christian N\u00f8rgaard<\/strong>, restoring Arsenal\u2019s lead and silencing the home crowd. The goal proved decisive as Arsenal managed the final minutes with composure despite Mansfield\u2019s late attempts to force another equaliser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several yellow cards followed as the intensity increased, but Arsenal held firm to secure a 2-1 victory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Match Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n