At Emirates Stadium, Tuesday (29/9/2009), Arsenal had to wait 78 before Robin van Persie scored the opening goal. Four minutes before dispersal, Andrei Arshavin added a second goal.
In fact, Arsenal really are dominating the game, especially in the first round. But opportunities always Cesc Fabregas cs raw, one of them because of the brilliance of goalkeeper opponent, Antonis Nikopolidis.
"I believe we played great in the first half and of course picking a lot of opportunities in such levels," said Wenger after the match told Sky Sports.
When the opportunities they continuously fail to goals, Arsenal did not give up. They continue to attack until the end Van Persie scored in minute 78 was created.
"When we were not able to defend the game and the speed was in the second round, I knew we would make a difference in the last 20 minutes," Wenger said later.
"Of course it is a matter of discipline, patience and fitness. In the end, the legs of the players were a little tired. But we succeeded because we really wanted to win," he said.
This victory led Arsenal standing at the top of Champions League Group H with a value of six. Make them to qualify for the knockout phase was wide open.
