Published Date:
08 April 2009
ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger hailed his team's fightback which secured a 1-1 draw against Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at El Madrigal.
Emmanuel Adebayor scored a wonderful equaliser in the second half but the performance was overshadowed by the loss of centre-half William Gallas, most likely for the rest of the season, with a knee injury while goalkeeper Manuel Almunia also had to be replaced after aggravating an old ankle problem.
Adebayor made it five goals in this European campaign with a stunning scissor-kick after 66 minutes to cancel out an equally impressive opener from home captain Marcos Senna.
Wenger's side rallied in the second half to secure what could prove to be a decisive result to defend at Emirates Stadium next Wednesday.
"It was a great goal, but it was a great game as well," said Wenger.
"Villarreal started stronger than us and the early goal made it very difficult.
"In the second half, it was a great response and we took over. It puts us in a great position."
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Last Updated:
08 April 2009 11:07 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Champions' League
