International Champions Cup: Match Update 3

Arsenal's youngster Emil Rowe scores against Atlético Madrid.

     The International Champions Cup friendlies are ongoing, and have showcased more goals, tense moments and drama, as teams go on to play their second matches, and some make their maiden appearance.

     Atlético Madrid and Arsenal faced off on Thursday night, with Madrid winning on penalties, in what was more an Arsenal-sided match. But Atlético were backed up by their world-class keeper, Jan Oblak, who made some great saves in the first half, and took the lead at 40' with Luciano Vietto. Arsenal equalised shortly, with the youngster Emil Smith Rowe netting one from long range at 46'. The penalty shootout saw many misses, and Atlético won 3-1.

      Arsenal's next match against Paris Saint-Germain saw many goals, as new captain Mesut Özil shone after resigning from Germany. Özil netted at 13', the only goal in the first half. PSG equalised at 60' with a penalty by Nkunku, but Arsenal opened fire as Lacazette scored at 67' and 71', while Rob Holding added a fourth at 87'. Nketiah's penalty in stoppage time ended the match as 5-1 for Arsenal.

      Benfica's second match of the tournament came against Juventus, which was also decided on penalties when the score ended 1-1 after extra time. Álex Grimaldo scored for Benfica at 65' from a free kick, and Luca Clemenza equalised at 84' with a spectacular long shot. Penalties were quick, and ended in favour of Juventus at 4-2, when Oliveira and Felix missed theirs.

        Chelsea vs Inter Milan was a great show of talent, and was another match decided on penalties. Chelsea' Alvaro Morata scored at 4', but was offside. Another chance was missed by him at 8', but the ball went to Pedro, who scored the opener. Inter equalised in the second half at 49', when Icardi, being un-selfish, gave the ball to Gagliardini, who shot it home. Extra time ended 1-1, and penalties went in favour of Chelsea 5-4.

      Liverpool hammered Manchester United at Ann Arbor, winning 4-1 in normal time. Sadio Mané opened for Liverpool with a penalty at 28', but was equalised shortly at 31' by Andreas Pereira. Liverpool then got on adrenaline, as Sturridge scored at 66', Sheyi Ojo took the second penalty and scored at 74', and new signing Xherdan Shaqiri added the fourth at 82'.

       The other team from Manchester, Man City, got a win against Bayern Munich from a spectacular comeback, as Bernardo Silva shined for the Premiere League Champions. Bayern opened first, Shabani at 15' and Arjen Robben at 24'. Then Silva scored at 45+1', Nmecha equalised at 51' and Silva added a third at 70' to seal a win for the Sky Blues.

       Barcelona played their first match against Tottenham, and won on penalties after a great normal-time match. Moroccan Munir El Haddidi and Brazilian Arthur Melo opened for Barça at 15' and 29' respectively, but the Spurs equalised with star Heung-Min Son at 73' and N'koudou at 75'. Penalties were won by Barcelona as 5-3, who bagged their first win in this tournament.