scored late in opposition to former membership as earned a 1-1 draw within the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Arsenal started brightly however struggled to create clear openings. got here closest within the first half when he struck the crossbar throughout a swift counter-attack.
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The hosts took management after the break and moved forward early within the second half. compelled a save from moments after the restart and, from the ensuing nook, rose highest to move the hosts in entrance.
Mikel Arteta’s facet discovered it troublesome to interrupt down a well-organised Leverkusen defence however have been handed a late alternative when substitute was introduced down by contained in the field.
Havertz stepped up and calmly transformed the penalty in opposition to the membership he beforehand spent a decade with, selecting to not have a good time.
The late equaliser leaves the tie finely balanced forward of the second leg in London.
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Incidents: The story of the match
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The match begins
4′:
Missed alternative. Bukayo Saka from Arsenal took a left-footed shot from outdoors the penalty space following a direct free kick.
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Alternative wasted. Bukayo Saka from Arsenal took a left-footed shot from outdoors the penalty space following a free kick, but it surely went broad to the left.
15′:
Missed alternative! Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen took a left-footed shot from the left facet of the penalty space, but it surely sailed excessive and broad to the left. The help got here from Christian Kofane after a fast counterattack.
45 +1′:
Missed alternative. Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen tried a right-footed shot from outdoors the penalty space but it surely went broad to the left. The help got here from Exequiel Palacios.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes the lead, 1-0 in opposition to Arsenal. Robert Andrich scores with a header from shut vary, directing the ball into the highest left nook. The help comes from Alejandro Grimaldo, who delivered a exact cross following a nook kick.
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GOAL Bayer Leverkusen: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen) scores!
Robert Andrich scores objective number one within the competitors (8 matches)
48′:
Missed alternative! Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal tried a header from the middle of the field however despatched it broad to the left. The help got here from Eberechi Eze, who delivered a cross.
65′:
Missed alternative. Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen tried a left-footed shot from over 40 yards out on the left flank.
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77′:
Alternative wasted! Aleix García of Bayer 04 Leverkusen took a right-footed shot from outdoors the penalty space, but it surely sailed over the objective. The help got here from Christian Kofane after a fast counterattack.
It is Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, Arsenal 1. Kai Havertz from Arsenal steps up and scores the penalty, hanging it together with his left foot into the underside left nook.
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GOALArsenal: Kai Havertz (Arsenal) scores penalty-kick!
Kai Havertz scores objective quantity 2 within the competitors (2 matches) Kai Havertz scores objective quantity 33 for his group (99 matches)
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The referee whistles for the tip of the match