Arsenal lose 3-2 to Dortmund but win Emirates Cup on penalties

Arsenal overcame Borussia Dortmund 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3? No — 3-2 defeat in normal time in the Emirates Cup final on Sunday, with the Gunners prevailing in the shootout. According to the BBC, Dortmund raced into a two-goal lead through Samuele Inacio and Konstantinos Karetsas before Ethan Nwaneri pulled one back after Christos Tzolis’ assist.

Joane Gadou restored Dortmund’s advantage, but Viktor Gyokeres converted a penalty after Tzolis was fouled. Martin Odegaard made his first pre-season appearance following his World Cup return, playing 30 minutes before being replaced by Nwaneri. Arsenal ultimately claimed the trophy in the shootout.

Both teams had agreed to practice penalties after the match regardless of the result. Arsenal won the shootout with Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Piero Hincapie, Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri all scoring.