{"id":12335,"date":"2026-08-13T11:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=12335"},"modified":"2026-08-13T14:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:45:24","slug":"arsenal-vs-como-gunners-win-4-3-on-penalties-after-thrilling-1-1-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/arsenal-vs-como-gunners-win-4-3-on-penalties-after-thrilling-1-1-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Como: Gunners Win 4-3 on Penalties After Thrilling 1-1 Draw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arsenal were pushed all the way by Como before eventually claiming a <strong>4-3 penalty shootout victory<\/strong> following an entertaining <strong>1-1 draw after 90 minutes<\/strong> in their club friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Myles Lewis-Skelly put Arsenal ahead in the 33rd minute after being set up by Gabriel Martinelli, but the Gunners&#8217; advantage lasted only ten minutes. Martin Baturina struck for Como in the 43rd minute, with Mattia Liberali providing the assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither side found a winner in the second half despite a long list of substitutions, sending the contest to penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was where Arsenal held their nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four successful penalties proved enough for the Gunners as Como missed twice, allowing Arsenal to seal a <strong>4-3 shootout victory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal vs Como First Half: Lewis-Skelly Breaks the Deadlock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening goal arrived in the 33rd minute through <strong>Myles Lewis-Skelly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist as Lewis-Skelly found the breakthrough to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Como, however, refused to allow the Premier League side to take control of the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With half-time approaching, <strong>Martin Baturina<\/strong> leveled matters in the 43rd minute. Mattia Liberali created the opportunity, and Baturina made it count to restore parity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teams consequently headed into the break level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Half-time: Arsenal 1-1 Como<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First-Half Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>33&#8242; \u2013 Arsenal 1-0 Como:<\/strong> Myles Lewis-Skelly (assist: Gabriel Martinelli)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>43&#8242; \u2013 Arsenal 1-1 Como:<\/strong> Martin Baturina (assist: Mattia Liberali)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPk99I1aQAAeheV.jpg\" alt=\"Arsenal vs Como: Gunners Win 4-3 on Penalties After Thrilling 1-1 Draw\" class=\"wp-image-12336\" style=\"width:969px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPk99I1aQAAeheV.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPk99I1aQAAeheV-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPk99I1aQAAeheV-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPk99I1aQAAeheV-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPk99I1aQAAeheV-696x870.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second Half Produces Changes but No Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both teams made extensive changes after the interval, as expected in a friendly fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arsenal introduced <strong>Martin Odegaard, Bruno Guimaraes, Cristhian Mosquera and David Raya<\/strong> at the start of the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More changes followed around the hour mark, with Riccardo Calafiori, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz and Ben White among those entering the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Como also rotated heavily. Maxence Caqueret replaced first-half goalscorer Baturina, while players including Ivan Smolcic, Jesus Rodriguez, Alvaro Morata, Adrian Lahdo and Nicolas Kuhn were given opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the fresh legs on both sides, the decisive second goal never arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second half finished goalless, leaving the score at <strong>Arsenal 1-1 Como after 90 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gyokeres and Havertz Feature for Arsenal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viktor Gyokeres was among the notable Arsenal players involved in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gyokeres replaced Gabriel Jesus in the 32nd minute before eventually making way for <strong>Kai Havertz in the 62nd minute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fabio Vieira also entered in the 32nd minute, replacing Eberechi Eze, before Noni Madueke took Vieira&#8217;s place after 62 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The numerous substitutions allowed Arsenal to test different combinations and to give minutes to a wide selection of players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For supporters following Arsenal from Tanzania and across East Africa, the variety of established names and emerging talents made the friendly particularly interesting despite the lack of second-half goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjI7jFWwAAhF-o.jpg\" alt=\"Arsenal vs Como: Gunners Win 4-3 on Penalties After Thrilling 1-1 Draw\" class=\"wp-image-12337\" style=\"width:969px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjI7jFWwAAhF-o.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjI7jFWwAAhF-o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjI7jFWwAAhF-o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjI7jFWwAAhF-o-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjI7jFWwAAhF-o-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal Win Penalty Shootout 4-3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the scores locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes, penalties were required to determine the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Martin Odegaard<\/strong> converted Arsenal&#8217;s first attempt before <strong>Kai Havertz<\/strong> and <strong>Bruno Guimaraes<\/strong> also scored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Como&#8217;s first two takers, Luis Milla and Maxence Caqueret, successfully converted their penalties. However, Ivan Smolcic missed Como&#8217;s third attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noni Madueke then failed to convert Arsenal&#8217;s fourth penalty, allowing Como to recover. Jesus Rodriguez scored, keeping the shootout alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decisive moment arrived in the fifth round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alvaro Morata missed Como&#8217;s penalty before <strong>Christos Tzolis converted for Arsenal<\/strong>, sealing a 4-3 shootout victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Arsenal vs Como Penalty Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Arsenal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Result<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Como<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Result<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Martin Odegaard<\/td><td>Scored<\/td><td>Luis Milla<\/td><td>Scored<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kai Havertz<\/td><td>Scored<\/td><td>Maxence Caqueret<\/td><td>Scored<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bruno Guimaraes<\/td><td>Scored<\/td><td>Ivan Smolcic<\/td><td>Missed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noni Madueke<\/td><td>Missed<\/td><td>Jesus Rodriguez<\/td><td>Scored<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christos Tzolis<\/td><td>Scored<\/td><td>Alvaro Morata<\/td><td>Missed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Penalty shootout: Arsenal 4-3 Como<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal vs Como Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Result after 90 minutes:<\/strong> Arsenal 1-1 Como<br><strong>Penalty shootout:<\/strong> Arsenal 4-3 Como<br><strong>Arsenal goalscorer:<\/strong> Myles Lewis-Skelly (33&#8242;)<br><strong>Como goalscorer:<\/strong> Martin Baturina (43&#8242;)<br><strong>Half-time:<\/strong> Arsenal 1-1 Como<br><strong>Second-half score:<\/strong> 0-0<br><strong>Winner:<\/strong> Arsenal on penalties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjXLH9WUAA1eRw.jpg\" alt=\"Arsenal vs Como: Gunners Win 4-3 on Penalties After Thrilling 1-1 Draw\" class=\"wp-image-12338\" style=\"width:969px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjXLH9WUAA1eRw.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjXLH9WUAA1eRw-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjXLH9WUAA1eRw-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Arsenal Take From the Como Friendly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result may have come in a friendly, but Arsenal can still take several positives from the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, the Gunners found a way to win after being tested for the full 90 minutes. Penalty shootouts demand composure, and four successful Arsenal attempts ultimately proved decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The match also offered an opportunity to experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A significant number of substitutions allowed different players to operate together, while the involvement of both established stars and younger members of the squad provided further options to assess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will nevertheless be areas for improvement. Arsenal scored only once during normal time, while Como demonstrated their threat by responding just ten minutes after Lewis-Skelly&#8217;s opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Arsenal, therefore, the friendly offered both encouragement and useful lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plenty of Interest for Arsenal Fans in Tanzania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arsenal enjoy considerable support across Tanzania and East Africa, making matches involving the Gunners a major attraction for local Premier League followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This contest delivered plenty for those supporters to discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lewis-Skelly found the net, several major Arsenal names received playing time, Como provided stubborn opposition and the eventual winner had to be decided from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friendly results do not carry league points or trophies, but performances in these matches can indicate squad depth, player combinations, and tactical possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arsenal ultimately passed the test\u2014even if they needed penalties to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjRbYjWUAE6pVe.png\" alt=\"Arsenal vs Como: Gunners Win 4-3 on Penalties After Thrilling 1-1 Draw\" class=\"wp-image-12339\" style=\"width:968px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjRbYjWUAE6pVe.png 612w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjRbYjWUAE6pVe-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPjRbYjWUAE6pVe-150x114.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the Football Action With Bangbet.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Football fans in Tanzania looking to add another dimension to their matchday experience can explore the football markets, fixtures and available promotions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz-m\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a>. From major European competitions to other football action, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz-m\/sports\/Football\">Bangbet<\/a> offers sports betting options for eligible players who enjoy following the numbers as well as the action on the pitch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/welcome\/register.html\"><strong>Bet<\/strong><\/a><strong> responsibly, only participate if you meet the legal age requirements, and never stake money you cannot afford to lose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Arsenal Hold Their Nerve Against Como<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arsenal may not have secured the victory inside 90 minutes, but they ultimately found a way past a determined Como side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Myles Lewis-Skelly<\/strong> opened the scoring after 33 minutes before <strong>Martin Baturina<\/strong> equalized shortly before half-time. A goalless second half then pushed the contest into a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There, Arsenal were more clinical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Como&#8217;s missed penalties from Ivan Smolcic and Alvaro Morata proved costly, while Christos Tzolis converted Arsenal&#8217;s decisive fifth attempt to complete the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final score: Arsenal 1-1 Como. Arsenal wins 4-3 on penalties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Arsenal supporters in Tanzania, it was ultimately a friendly that delivered competitive football, plenty of squad experimentation and a dramatic winning finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal were pushed all the way by Como before eventually claiming a 4-3 penalty shootout victory following an entertaining 1-1 draw after 90 minutes in their club friendly. 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