With Arsenal trailing 1-0 and time slipping away, the pressure was mounting. The Gunners needed a moment of magic, and it came from an unexpected source. Gabriel Martinelli, racing down the left wing, weaved through defenders before spotting Ricardo Calafiori making a late run towards the edge of the box.
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With perfect timing, Martinelli chipped a pass back to Calafiori, who took one touch to steady himself. Without a second thought, he unleashed a powerful strike that curled beautifully into the top corner. The Emirates erupted in disbelief—1-1! It was an absolute stunner, and even more remarkable, it was Calafiori’s first-ever goal for Arsenal.
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His teammates rushed to him, celebrating the equalizer and the moment that might just be remembered for years. Calafiori, usually a rock-solid defender, had delivered when Arsenal needed it most, thanks to Martinelli’s brilliant assist.