Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Arsenal defeated Portsmouth 4-1 at Fratton Park. The match saw early drama with both teams scoring in the opening minutes before Arsenal took control.
Breakdown
- Portsmouth take early lead through Colby Bishop inside three minutes 2s
- Arsenal equalize with Andre Dozel's own goal under pressure 10s
- Martinelli heads in from Madiweki's corner to put Arsenal ahead 18s
- Martinelli completes hat-trick with another header in the 72nd minute 43s
- Arsenal win 4-1, advancing with Martinelli's decisive performance 47s