Arsenal team spirit shown by ‘classy’ Martin Odegaard act before Gabriel Jesus penalty
Martin Odegaard embodied Arsenal’s team spirit with a class act before Gabriel Jesus’ penalty in the Gunners’ 4-1 win against Leeds.
Jesus won the penalty in the 34th minute and slotted home to score his first goal since October after returning from injury last month. And the Brazilian was given the opportunity to take the penalty by Gunners captain Odegaard who handed Jesus the ball before the kick was taken.
The Whites’ players thought Odegaard was about to take the penalty as they crowded the spot. However, the Norwegian only threw himself into the mix to prevent mind games from affecting Jesus.
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And Jesus didn’t fail to deliver from six yards out as he and Odegaard went off to celebrate the goal together. Odegaard’s gesture was hailed on Twitter by fans who praised the midfielder for his camaraderie.
One fan said: “Wonderful gesture from Odegaard to give the penalty to Jesus to take.” hen a second added: “Smart from Odegaard there. Didn’t let anyone play mind games with Jesus.”
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A third person chimed in with: “Get in Jesus! Great to see him on the scoresheet once again. Nice touch of Odegaard to give it to him.” Followed by a fourth user who declared: “Martin Odegaard is a top class player and captain, giving that penalty to Gabriel Jesus was a selfless and class act.”
This sentiment was shared by a fifth person who mused: “That’s brilliant from Odegaard, could see Jesus needs a goal and gave him the penalty.. good captain’s decision in a big moment.” A sixth supporter rounded off the praise by gushing: “Real captain’s gesture by Odegaard to give Gabriel Jesus the penalty.”
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However, the decision to hand Jesus a penalty was shrouded by controversy as some fans claimed the Brazilian dived in the build-up. Jesus twisted Leeds ace Luke Ayling in and out with his dazzling dribbling, and in turn, the defender stuck his leg out, causing the forward to hurtle to the ground.
And although the ref awarded Jesus the penalty, some supporters believed he went down to easily, with one saying: “Gabriel Jesus what a cheat.” While another insisted that he should win the “diver of the season” award for his theatrics.
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