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On Thursday evening, the first UEFA Europa League group matches were played. In group B, the footballers of London's "Arsenal" team secured another victory, defeating the "Dundalk" team 4:2 in an away match. The visitors took the lead in the 12th minute with a goal from E. Nketiah. In the 18th minute, the visitors doubled their advantage with a goal from M. Elneny. The hosts managed to reduce the deficit in the 22nd minute with a precise strike from J. Flores. In the 67th minute, the third goal for the visiting team was added by J. Willock. In the 80th minute, F. Balogun added another goal, making the score 4:1. In the 85th minute, the hosts managed to score another consolation goal, making it 4:2. This was Arsenal's sixth victory out of as many possible in the Europa League.
In other matches, the "Rangers" team secured another victory. S. Gerrard's players defeated the "Lech Poznan" team 2:0 in an away match. The visitors took the lead in the 31st minute with a superb strike from C. Itten. The guests managed to double their lead in the 72nd minute, with I. Hagi scoring the goal. After this victory, Rangers finished the group stage in first place.
Other results: - "Bayer" 4:0 "Slavia Prague" - "CSKA Sofia" 3:1 "AS Roma" - "H. Beer Sheva" 1:0 "Nice" - "Napoli" 1:1 "Real Sociedad" - PAOK 0:0 "Granada CF" - PSV 4:0 "Omonia" - "Rapid Vienna" 2:2 "Molde" - "Rijeka" 2:1 "AZ Alkmaar" - "St. Liege" 2:2 "Benfica" - "Young Boys" 2:1 "CFR Cluj"
