In a tightly contested quarterfinal clash, Arsenal emerged victorious over Mangistaum with a hard-fought 2-1 win, securing their spot in the semifinals of the Masters Cup. The match, filled with action and drama, saw both teams battling fiercely for supremacy on the pitch.
Arsenal took the lead in the 23rd minute courtesy of N. Josan, who capitalized on a scoring opportunity to give his team the advantage. However, Mangistaum responded swiftly, with D. Abdrakhmanov finding the back of the net just two minutes later to level the score at 1-1, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats.
With the momentum swinging back and forth, both teams pushed forward in search of the decisive goal. It was Arsenal’s P. Stinga who rose to the occasion in the 29th minute, delivering a crucial strike to put his team back in front and ultimately secure the victory.
Despite Mangistaum’s valiant effort to mount a comeback, Arsenal held firm defensively to preserve their lead until the final whistle, clinching a hard-fought win and booking their place in the semifinals of the Masters Cup.