"Arsenal secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after a marathon 8-7 sudden-death penalty shoot-out victory over Crystal Palace. Arsenal dominated the first half -- with second-choice Palace goalkeeper Walter Benítez delivering a string of fine saves -- but the last-eight tie at the Emirates Stadium hung in the balance after the interval following an improved performance by the visitors."
"With both teams clinically scoring their first seven spot-kicks, William Saliba put his side one clear before Lacroix saw his effort saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga. Arsenal will now take on Chelsea for a place in the Wembley showpiece with the first of two legs to be played at Stamford Bridge on Jan. 14 before the return fixture at the Emirates on Feb. 3. Noni Madueke, one of eight changes by Mikel Arteta, might have had four goals but for an inspired display from Benitez."
Arsenal dominated possession and the first half while Palace goalkeeper Walter Benítez produced numerous pivotal saves. Bukayo Saka's corner led to Maxence Lacroix putting the ball through his own net with ten minutes remaining. Palace equalised in the fifth of nine added minutes when Marc Guéhi swept home Jefferson Lerma's header from Adam Wharton's set-piece. Both sides converted their first seven penalties before William Saliba scored and Lacroix had his spot-kick saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga, giving Arsenal an 8-7 shoot-out win. Arsenal will face Chelsea over two legs on Jan. 14 and Feb. 3.
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