Vorskla Poltava vs Arsenal: Young Gunners secure convincing win
Re-live the action from Kiev
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Arsenal secured top spot in their Europa League group as a much-changed side coasted to a 3-0 Europa League victory against Vorskla Poltava in sub-zero Kiev.
The Group E fixture was moved 185 miles east of Poltava to the capital's Olympic Stadium, with parts of Ukraine under martial law as political tensions with Russia continue to rise.
The call to relocate the game was made on Tuesday evening, with Vorskla particularly unhappy with UEFA's decision and official confirmation that the match would take place at all not coming from the governing body until six hours before kick-off. Re-live the live action below
6 mins: Vorskla 0 - 0 Arsenal
Vorskla put a bit of pressure on Arsenal, first they win a corner that's delivered to Chesnakov on the far side of the box, he shoots but mishits it and the ball goes out to the right wing. Vorskla put it back into the box and Cech scrambles to keep hold of the ball.
9 mins: Vorskla 0 - 0 Arsenal
Arsenal see a bit more of possession now. They control the ball just outside of Vorskla's area passing it between the mid-fielders looking for an opening in the defence. Maitland-Niles finds one and shoots from range but Shust makes the save.
10 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal - Smith-Rowe
Arsenal work the ball into Ramsey from the right wing. Ramsey gives it to Nketiah who tries to play a one-two with Ramsey to get further into the box, Shust treis to grab the ball but it falls to Smith-Rowe who makes no mistakes and puts it into the back of the open goal.
15 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal
Sapai whips a cross into Arsenal's box but Jenkinson heads it away fro a throw in. Vorskla play the ball back into the box trying to find Kulach who goes down in the area but the linesman rules him offside.
18 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal
Vorskla have seen more of the ball but Arsenal are quick when they break down the wings. They win a free kick on the right edge of the home sides's area. Ramsey takes the free kick and goes for goal but ends up putting the ball over the bar.
21 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal
Vorskla are finding it tough to break Arsenal down. The Gunners have a good shape at the back and look confident on the ball.
24 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal
After a few early chances Vorskla, Arsenal have taken control of the game now. They're patiently building up to an attack, Smith-Rowe cuts it back to Ramsey in Vorskla's box and he goes down. Penalty to Arsenal.
27 mins: Vorskla 0 - 2 Arsenal - Ramsey
Ramsey won the penalty. Ramsey scores the penalty. He places the ball into the bottom right corner and Shust didn't even react. Arsenal ahve doubled their lead.
30 mins: Vorskla 0 - 2 Arsenal
Skliar gets booked for a strong challenge on Smith-Rowe and Vorskla need to regain their composure after the penalty went against them.
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