Good evening and welcome to LIVE coverage of Fenerbahce vs. Arsenal as two sides enduring testing times meet at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium to contest the first leg of their Champions League play-off. A 7:45pm kick-off for this clash.
Champions League / Play-off round
Sükrü Saraçoglu / 21.08.2013
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Updated 21/08/2013 at 21:38 GMT+1
52'
We might still be in August but that is a huge goal for Arsenal's season.
51'
GOAL! Arsenal make the breakthrough. Ramsey slips in Walcott with a disguised pass but instead of shooting the winger lays it across the face of goal. Gibbs is waiting at the back post and prods into the roof of the net.
50'
The crowd responds to Fenerbahce's rare break forward but Arsenal have it back and are knocking it about nicely.
49'
The ball breaks to Kuyt on the edge of the box who has a pop. Just over. Fenerbahce have finally had a shot.
48'
Unsurprisingly, given the lack of goal threat in the first half, it's dealt with by Fenerbahce.
47'
Jenkinson carves out an early corner for Arsenal down the right. Walcott to take...
46'
We're back underway!
45+3'
Half-time. Arsenal on top, impressively keeping the ball but they're lacking end product. Fenerbahce didn't muster a single shot.
45+2'
And it's that combination again that almost opens up the Fenerbahce defence. It all comes to an end when Giroud trys to play a one-two with Wilshere instead of shooting.
45+1'
Chance for Arsenal. Wilshere slips in Giroud but the Frenchman can only blaze over the bar. Much better from the Premier League side.
45'
Three minutes of added time signalled.
44'
Arsenal spraying it about nicely with Ramsey and Wilshere involved. Fenerbahce badly want to hear the referee's whistle.
43'
Giroud then delivers it back into the mixer but no one is gambling. If Arsenal get men in the box they will score tonight. If they don't... Well, it'll be a tricky night.
42'
How have Arsenal not taken the lead? First Ramsey has the chance to shoot inside the area but he squares to Walcott who can't get his away.
41'
Kuyt whips in an inviting cross but Mertesacker manoeuvres his body to head clear.
40'
Arsenal knocking it around nicely but they just don't get anyone in the box when it matters. It's just Giroud loitering with four yellow and black shirts in close proximity.
39'
Giroud looks pretty frustrated as Irtegun and co. continue to cling to his shirt.
38'
Despite lining up with an offensive formation, Fenerbahce have barely got forward. They look like they need half-time to reorganise.
37'
Giroud switches it to Walcott on the right and then sprints into the box. He's not found though as the Englishman's cross lacks the required height.
36'
Arsenal win a corner down the right... But again it's headed clear. Just two shots on target in the match, and one came courtesy of Giroud's stomach.
35'
Ten minutes until half-time. Arsenal have created a fair few openings but have lacked a decent final ball when it matters.