2009 Emirates CUp Recap and Video Highlights: Arsenal tops Atletico Madrid 2-1, Rangers beat PSG 1-0
The annual Emirates Cup began on Saturday with Arsenal against Atletico Madrid and Rangers against Paris Saint-Germain. Here’s a recap of the two matches along with video highlights.
Arsenal tops Atletico Madrid 2-1 – Video Highlights
Arsenal had two late goals from Arshavin as they defeated Atletic Madrid 2-1 in the Emirates Cup. The match was scoreless through the first half and most of the second until very late. Arshavin struck in the 86th minute but Madrid responded quickly with a goal from Pacheco in the 88th minute. With time winding down, Arshavin scored another to secure the victory in the 90th minute.
Rangers beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 – Video Highlights
Rangers scored a late second half goal and held PSG scoreless as they won 1-0 on Saturday in the Emirates Cup. The match remained scoreless through all the first half and most of the second. Rangers got the break they needed with a goal in the 76th minute from Bougherra. The match would end at 1-0 as the reigning Scottish Champions won.
