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Arsenal Stadium - London 03/10/2012 - 20:45CET (19:45 local time)
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Arsenal - Olympiacos 3-1 - 03/10/2012 - Match page - UEFA Champions League 2013
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Minute By Minute
The final whistle is blown.
Second-half goals from Lukas Podolski and Aaron Ramsey sealed a second successive Group B win for Arsenal to take them top of the table. Olympiacos must now regroup after extending their run of defeats on English soil to 11.
90+4Ramsey (Arsenal) scores!
The Welsh midfielder latches on to Olivier Giroud's flick and delicately chips the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to seal Arsenal's victory.
90+2Giroud (Arsenal) fouls.- 89Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) is flagged for offside.
- 89Ramsey (Arsenal) misses the target.
- 89Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) takes the corner.
- 88Siovas (Olympiacos) makes a save.
- 88Giroud (Arsenal) has an effort on goal.
- 88Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) takes the corner.
- 86Jenkinson (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on Pantelić (Olympiacos).
- 85Giroud (Arsenal) is flagged for offside.
- 84Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on Maniatis (Olympiacos).
- 83Megyeri (Olympiacos) makes a save.
- 83Giroud (Arsenal) has an effort on goal.
Theo Walcott finds his fellow substitute in the area but his effort is straight at the goalkeeper. - 83Mannone (Arsenal) makes a save.
- 83Abdoun (Olympiacos) has an effort on goal.
A dangerous break from the visitors, but Djamel Abdoun opts to shoot from wide on the left when the team-mates in better positions hoping for a pass. The save is comfortable for the Arsenal goalkeeper. - 81Jenkinson (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on Abdoun (Olympiacos).
- 81Giroud (Arsenal) is flagged for offside.
81Pantelić (in) - Paulo Machado (out) (Olympiacos)- 80Ramsey (in) - Podolski (out) (Arsenal)
- 80Giroud (in) - Gervinho (out) (Arsenal)
The scorer and assist maker departs for Olivier Giroud who is seeking his first UEFA Champions League goal. - 78Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) takes the corner.
- 73Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) is penalised for a foul on Santi Cazorla (Arsenal).
- 73Ibagaza (in) - Diakité (out) (Olympiacos)
- 72Arteta (Arsenal) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Maniatis (Olympiacos).
- 71Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) misses the target.
The Portuguese defender has not lost his confidence to shoot from distance but this effort is well wide. - 71Walcott (in) - Oxlade-Chamberlain (out) (Arsenal)
One England international departs for another in front of national team manager Roy Hodgson. - 70Mannone (Arsenal) makes a save.
- 70David Fuster (Olympiacos) has an effort on goal.
- 68Gervinho (Arsenal) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Manolas (Olympiacos).
- 67Abdoun (in) - Greco (out) (Olympiacos)
- 67Arteta (Arsenal) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Paulo Machado (Olympiacos).
- 66Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) has an effort on goal.
- 66Arteta (Arsenal) makes a save.
- 65Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) delivers the corner.
- 63Koscielny (Arsenal) misses the target.
Mikel Arteta delivers a free-kick from the right and the French defender, unmarked five metres out, heads over. A good chance. - 63Arteta (Arsenal) takes the free-kick.
62Contreras (Olympiacos) is booked.- 62Contreras (Olympiacos) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal).
- 60Mitroglou (Olympiacos) misses the target.
- 58Gervinho (Arsenal) is adjudged to be in an offside position.
- 58Podolski (Arsenal) is adjudged to be in an offside position.
- 56Podolski (Arsenal) scores!
The German international receives Gervinho's cross four metres out. He finds space to turn and then shoots low left-footed underneath Balázs Megyeri. - 54Mitroglou (Olympiacos) misses the target.
- 54Coquelin (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on David Fuster (Olympiacos).
- 53Coquelin (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on Paulo Machado (Olympiacos).
- 52Gervinho (Arsenal) is flagged for offside.
- 50Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) misses the target.
- 50Siovas (Olympiacos) is penalised for a foul on Santi Cazorla (Arsenal).
The second half begins.
Arsenal begin the second period with the rain still pouring down in north London.
The referee blows for half-time.
A thrilling finish to the half with Kostas Mitroglou's brilliant header on the stroke of half-time levelling for the visitors after Gervinho's opener three minutes earlier.- 45+1Mitroglou (Olympiacos) scores!
Leandro Greco whips in a cross from the left and the Greek striker rises and powers a header over Vito Mannone and into the top corner. A spectacular goal. - 44Mannone (Arsenal) makes a save.
- 44Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) has an effort on goal.
- 43Gervinho (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on Contreras (Olympiacos).
- 42Gervinho (Arsenal) scores!
Lukas Podolski plays in Mikel Arteta whose flick finds Gervinho in space on the edge of the area. The Ivorian turns and fires a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. - 41Mitroglou (Olympiacos) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Koscielny (Arsenal).
- 40Coquelin (Arsenal) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on David Fuster (Olympiacos).
- 40Mannone (Arsenal) makes a save.
- 40Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) delivers the free-kick on target.
- 39Vermaelen (Arsenal) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Paulo Machado (Olympiacos).
The Portuguese defender is brought down 30 metres out and steps up to take the free-kick which he hits straight at Vito Mannone. - 35Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) misses the target.
The best chance of the game so far. Giannis Maniatis broke down the right and delivered a perfect cross for the Portugal defender who lifted his shot on the half-volley over from four metres out. - 33Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) delivers the corner.
- 31Arteta (Arsenal) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Mitroglou (Olympiacos).
- 31Siovas (Olympiacos) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Santi Cazorla (Arsenal).
- 31Holebas (Olympiacos) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Coquelin (Arsenal).
- 30Mannone (Arsenal) makes a save.
- 30Mitroglou (Olympiacos) has an effort on goal.
The Greek striker hits a powerful shot from the edge of the area which gathers pace on the wet surface and forces Vito Mannone into making a low, diving save to his right. - 29Koscielny (Arsenal) is cautioned by the referee.
The Frenchman loses possession and his footing as he makes contact with Paulo Machado. - 29Koscielny (Arsenal) fouls.
- 25Podolski (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on David Fuster (Olympiacos).
- 25Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) takes the corner.
- 23Greco (Olympiacos) is flagged for offside.
- 22Mannone (Arsenal) makes a save.
- 22Mitroglou (Olympiacos) has an effort on goal.
Paulo Machado delivers a looping cross from the right but the striker's header lacks power leaving Vito Mannone to make a comfortable save. - 20Holebas (Olympiacos) is penalised for a foul on Santi Cazorla (Arsenal).
- 13Podolski (Arsenal) is penalised for a foul on Diakité (Olympiacos).
- 13Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) takes the corner.
- 12Megyeri (Olympiacos) makes a save.
- 12Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) delivers the free-kick on target.
The Spanish midfielder fires in a powerful right shot direct from the free-kick which the Greek goalkeeper tips over the bar. Santi Cazorla is yet to score in the UEFA Champions League. - 11Maniatis (Olympiacos) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Gibbs (Arsenal).
The defender concedes a free-kick in a dangerous position on the left. - 10Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal) delivers the corner.
- 10Santi Cazorla (Arsenal) delivers the corner.
- 6Podolski (Arsenal) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Diakité (Olympiacos).
- 6Paulo Machado (Olympiacos) misses the target.
A speculative effort from 25 metres by the defender drifts harmlessly wide. - 6Holebas (Olympiacos) delivers the corner.
- 4Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal) fouls.
- 4Gibbs (Arsenal) fouls.
- 3David Fuster (Olympiacos) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Vermaelen (Arsenal).
- 1Gervinho (Arsenal) is adjudged to be in an offside position.
The match is under way.
Olympiacos kick off in front of a large, but not capacity, crowd at the Emirates. The Greek side are seeking their first UEFA Champions League point in England.
Legend:
- Goals
Own goal
Converted penalty
Missed penalty
Red cards- Yellow cards
Second yellow card- Substitution
Match statistics
Arsenal
Olympiacos
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Lineups
 | Arsenal |  | Olympiacos |
| 24 | Mannone (GK) | 42 | Megyeri (GK) |
| 5 | Vermaelen (C) | 2 | Maniatis (C) |
| 6 | Koscielny29 | 5 | Paulo Machado81 |
| 8 | Arteta | 11 | Mitroglou45+1 |
| 9 | Podolski5680 | 15 | Contreras62 |
| 15 | Oxlade-Chamberlain71 | 19 | David Fuster |
| 19 | Santi Cazorla | 20 | Holebas |
| 22 | Coquelin | 23 | Siovas |
| 25 | Jenkinson | 24 | Manolas |
| 27 | Gervinho4280 | 26 | Diakité73 |
| 28 | Gibbs | 27 | Greco67 |
Substitutes | |||
| 60 | Shea (GK) | 1 | Carroll (GK) |
| 11 | André Santos | 3 | Modesto |
| 12 | Giroud80 | 7 | Ibagaza73 |
| 14 | Walcott71 | 9 | Pantelić81 |
| 16 | Ramsey8090+4 | 25 | Lykogiannis |
| 20 | Djourou | 87 | Diogo |
| 23 | Arshavin | 93 | Abdoun67 |
Coaches | |||
| Steve Bould (ENG) | Leonardo Jardim (POR) | ||
Referee | |||
| Svein Oddvar Moen (NOR) | |||
Standings
Group B
| P | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 6 |
| 2 |  Schalke | 2 | 4 |
| 3 |  Montpellier | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | Olympiacos | 2 | 0 |
Last updated: 14/11/2012 10:31 CET
Legend:
- P: Played
- Pts: Points
