The attempt is thwarted. Martin Ødegaard from Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it s blocked. The assist comes from Gabriel Jesus.
The second half has concluded with the final score: Arsenal 3, Kairat 2.
Ife Ibrahim from Arsenal committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Aleksandr Martynovich allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box. The attempt, aimed at the left side of the goal, is expertly denied by goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov, who stands firm in the center. The setup for the shot comes from Eberechi Eze, who delivers a precise through ball.
Missed opportunity. Noni Madueke of Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right but sent it high and wide to the left. The assist came from Martin Ødegaard following a corner kick.
Adilet Sadybekov from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Goal! Arsenal 3, Kairat 2. Ricardinho from Kairat scores with a header from close range, directing the ball into the top right corner of the net. The assist came from Valeri Gromyko, who delivered a precise cross.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Noni Madueke from Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by Kairat s goalkeeper, Temirlan Anarbekov, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist for this play came from Eberechi Eze.
Substitution for Arsenal: Ife Ibrahim replaces Christian Nørgaard.
SUBSTITUTION: Ife Ibrahim COMES ON FOR Christian Nørgaard
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed for Arsenal; the score remains Arsenal 3-1 Kairat.
GOAL DISALLOWED AFTER VAR REVIEW: Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal finds the back of the net, but the goal is canceled following a VAR check.
VAR Review: The goal is disallowed. Current score: Arsenal 3, Kairat 1.
Opportunity squandered. Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide. The assist came from Christian Nørgaard.
Valeri Gromyko from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal committed a foul.
Offside call against Arsenal. Ben White has been caught in an offside position.
Noni Madueke of Arsenal was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Ramazan Bagdat from Kairat committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Valeri Gromyko from Kairat attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
SUBSTITUTION: Ramazan Bagdat COMES ON FOR Jorginho
Substitution for Kairat: Ramazan Bagdat comes on to replace Jorginho.
Jorginho from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Noni Madueke from Arsenal committed a foul.
Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal committed a foul.
Substitution for Arsenal: Brando Bailey-Joseph comes on to replace Gabriel Martinelli.
Substitution for Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus comes on to replace Viktor Gyökeres.
Valeri Gromyko from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
SUBSTITUTION: Brando Bailey-Joseph COMES ON FOR Gabriel Martinelli
SUBSTITUTION: Gabriel Jesus COMES ON FOR Viktor Gyökeres
The attempt is thwarted. Eberechi Eze of Arsenal fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Gabriel Martinelli.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Jorginho allowed the ball to go out.
Valeri Gromyko from Kairat committed a foul.
Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal after a play that resulted in Egor Sorokin giving up possession.
SUBSTITUTION: Lev Kurgin COMES ON FOR Luís Mata
Substitution for Kairat: Damir Kasabulat comes on to replace Dan Glazer.
Substitution for Kairat: Lev Kurgin comes on to replace Luís Mata.
SUBSTITUTION: Damir Kasabulat COMES ON FOR Dan Glazer
Jorginho from Kairat has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jorginho committed a foul on Kairat.
Missed opportunity! Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Eberechi Eze.
Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal committed a foul.
Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal committed a foul.
Ricardinho from Kairat has earned a free kick in an attacking position.
Valeri Gromyko from Kairat earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Jorginho from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ben White from Arsenal committed a foul.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Martin Ødegaard attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper, Temirlan Anarbekov of Kairat, makes a save right in front of the goal. The chance was set up by a cross from Gabriel Martinelli.
Luís Mata committed a foul on Kairat.
Noni Madueke from Arsenal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity wasted! Ricardinho from Kairat attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right but couldn t find the target. The assist came from Adilet Sadybekov, who delivered a cross.
Missed opportunity! Eberechi Eze from Arsenal attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Gabriel Martinelli following a corner kick.
Opportunity wasted. Christian Nørgaard of Arsenal attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Eberechi Eze following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Aleksandr Mrynskiy allowed it to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
SUBSTITUTION: Ricardinho COMES ON FOR Erkin Tapalov
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal after Aleksandr Mrynskiy allowed the ball to go out.
SUBSTITUTION: Valeriy Gromyko COMES ON FOR Edmilson
Piero Hincapié from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Valeri Gromyko from Kairat committed a foul.
Substitution for Kairat: Valeri Gromyko comes on to replace Edmilson, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
Substitution for Kairat: Ricardinho replaces Erkin Tapalov.
Match halted due to an injury to Edmilson from Kairat.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Adilet Sadybekov allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Noni Madueke from Arsenal fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Viktor Gyökeres.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Noni Madueke from Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Temirlan Anarbekov of Kairat makes a great save, keeping the ball out of the top left corner.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Erkin Tapalov allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Luís Mata allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive effort underway. Martin Ødegaard from Arsenal attempts a header from the center of the penalty area, but it s stopped by the goalkeeper.
SUBSTITUTION: Piero Hincapié COMES ON FOR Riccardo Calafiori
SUBSTITUTION: Martin Ødegaard COMES ON FOR Kai Havertz
Substitution for Arsenal: Piero Hincapié comes on to replace Riccardo Calafiori.
Substitution for Arsenal: Piero Hincapié comes on to replace Riccardo Calafiori.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution for Arsenal: Martin Ødegaard is coming on to replace Kai Havertz.
Aleksandr Martynovich from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Close call! Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, and it narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Myles Lewis-Skelly.
The first half has concluded with Arsenal leading Kairat by a score of 3-1.
Match paused due to an injury to Jorginho from Kairat.
Jorginho from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Kai Havertz from Arsenal is involved in a risky challenge.
Christian Nørgaard committed a foul on an Arsenal player.
Viktor Gyökeres committed a foul against Arsenal.
Opportunity squandered. Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal attempted a header from the center of the box but failed to convert after a quick counterattack.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli takes a shot with his right foot from the center of the penalty area, but Temirlan Anarbekov from Kairat makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Kai Havertz.
VAR Update: Goal confirmed for Arsenal, making it 3-1 against Kairat - scored by Gabriel Martinelli.
The attempt is thwarted. Viktor Gyökeres from Arsenal fires a left-footed shot from close range, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Kai Havertz.
GOAL! Gabriel Martinelli!
Goal! Arsenal leads 3-1 against Kairat. Gabriel Martinelli finds the net with a left-footed shot from close range, placing it perfectly into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Viktor Gyökeres. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Viktor Gyökeres takes a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box, targeting the left side, but Temirlan Anarbekov from Kairat makes a fantastic save, diving to the left corner. The assist came from Eberechi Eze.
Missed opportunity. Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left. The assist came from Viktor Gyökeres.
Edmilson committed a foul on Kairat.
Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Edmilson committed a foul against Kairat.
Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal committed a foul.
Jorginho from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The attempt is thwarted. Noni Madueke from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Eberechi Eze.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Aleksandr Martynovich allowed it to go out.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Luís Mata allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted. Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal took a right-footed shot from close range but failed to convert.
Opportunity squandered. Viktor Gyökeres for Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes just wide.
Edmilson committed a foul on a Kairat player.
Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
Goal! Arsenal takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Kairat. Kai Havertz finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, placing it perfectly into the center of the goal. The assist comes from Ben White.
Adilet Sadybekov from Kairat has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kai Havertz from Arsenal committed a foul.
Aleksandr Mrynskiy from Kairat earned a free kick on the right flank.
Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Erkin Tapalov allowed the ball to go out of play.
Opportunity squandered! Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left following a corner kick.
Goal! It s now Arsenal 1, Kairat 1. Jorginho from Kairat successfully scores the penalty, placing a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner.
Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
BOOKING: Riccardo Calafiori
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to Kairat.
Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the penalty box.
Penalty awarded to Kairat! Jorginho is brought down inside the box.
Goal! Arsenal takes the lead 1-0 against Kairat! Viktor Gyökeres scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Kai Havertz, who delivered a precise through ball.
Erkin Tapalov from Kairat committed a foul.
Edmilson committed a foul on a Kairat player.
Christian Nørgaard of Arsenal was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The opening half is underway.
That s it! The match has concluded with Arsenal winning 3-2 against Kairat.
The teams are on their way out of the tunnel - and we're about to get underway at Emirates Stadium