Arteta's first person to visit the quarterfinals in 14 years was not Raya

 Arsenal goalkeeper coach was the first one to share joy after Arsenal Mikel Arteta's penalty shootout victory.

"The first person coach Mikel Arteta was happy with after the victory over Porto was revealed."

Arsenal advanced to the quarterfinals after a penalty shootout in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 in the 2023/24 season at Arsenal Stadium in London, England on the 13th.

Arsenal took the lead first. In the 41st minute of the first half, Leandro Trosar received a pass from Odegaard and shook Porto's net with a clean shot. The first half ended with Arsenal taking the lead 1-0.

The two teams exchanged shots from the beginning of the second half. In the third minute of the second half, Ivani Usong connected a loose ball with an overhead kick inside the penalty box, but it split the air. In the 13th minute of the second half, Declan Rice led Kai Havertz's cross into a volley shot, but Pepe cleared it.

Despite Arsenal's strong attack, Porto's goal did not open. In the 38th minute of the second half, Gabriel Jesus had a golden opportunity in the penalty box, but failed to overcome Costa. Saka's shot was blocked in the 40th minute of the second half, and Odegaard finished the second ball with a shot, but it slightly missed the post.

Arsenal finished the regular session with a 1-0 lead, but Porto's 1-0 win in the first leg put the combined score at 1-1. The match was extended to extra time.

There was no score even in overtime. Mehdi Taremi tried to shoot in the 6th minute of the first half of extra time but passed the post. Saka's shot in the 4th minute of extra time was also blocked by Porto's defense team's hand-to-hand defense. Eventually, the two teams entered a penalty shootout.

The first kick was scored by Odegaard for Arsenal and Pepe for Porto. The difference started at the second kicker. Havertz neatly scored Arsenal, while Porto hit Raya in the back after Wendeu's kick hit the post.

The third penalty shootout was successful for both teams. The match was decided on the fourth kick. Rice showed the perfect kick for Arsenal, but Gallenu's shot for Porto was read by Raya. Arsenal won after the penalty shootout.

According to media, Arsenal Arteta did not go to Raya, who was the best contributor in the shootout. The Tribune reported that Arteta first congratulated his goalkeeper, Inyaki Kanya. Kanya was seen delivering instructions to Raya just before the shootout.  토토사이트

Meanwhile, Arsenal advanced to the quarterfinals of the UCL for the first time in 14 years after the 2009/10 season due to this victory. Arsenal have reached the round of 16 of the UCL seven times in the previous 14 years, but all have failed to advance to the quarterfinals.