Ally McCoist couldn’t contain herself as she praised Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard’s “absolutely incredible” assist on Leandro Trossard’s first goal against Porto.
Trossard provided the decisive finishing touch to level the score in the second leg with a powerful cross over the goal, but it was Odegaard’s build-up that impressed McCoist most.
The legendary Scottish star praised the Gunners captain’s preparation and described the midfielder as a “genius” for his involvement.
Commenting on TNT Sports, McCoist smiled: ‘Odegaard, that’s absolutely incredible. The touch and finish is magnificent.
‘Absolute genius, look at this touch here. Once again inside, the weight of that pass takes it to the other side of Pepe and plays it inside the side, without taking anything away from the scorer.
Ally McCoist couldn’t contain herself as she praised Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard’s “absolutely incredible” assist against Porto.
Leandro Trossard scored the first goal of the game and Arsenal equalized the aggregate score.
‘Bang, bang, that’s magnificent, incredible. He unbalances Joao Mario, completely unbalances him and Trossard does the rest.
“What a touch, what a shot, what a goal,” he added.
In the goal, Odegaard produced exceptional skill as he initially passed the ball behind his supporting leg before shifting his weight to create space.
The 25-year-old then made a precise pass through Porto’s deep defense which Trossard ran past the goalkeeper.
Former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand also praised Odegaard’s chance creation and hailed the Arsenal star’s “vision”.
Speaking at half-time, Ferdinand rejoiced: “Fantastic goal, I think it’s the only time we’ve seen Odegaard face up on the edge of the Porto area.
McCoist praised Arsenal captain Odegaard for his assist in unlocking Porto’s defense
Odegaard produced pinpoint precision and skill as he unlocked Porto’s deep defence.
‘Wow, wasn’t it wonderful when you got there?’ There is clarity, the vision of him. She places it back on his left foot. That is a trigger for Odegaard to move forward. She passes it through the eye of a needle.
“In the end it’s a wonderful ending, but the movement is what I love. Here, the movement and the rhythm of Odegaard, listen, this is the seventh assist this season, imagine last season.
‘Look at that little bit of time, you can’t give someone like that a locksmith, the keys there and the time to open it because he will do it. It’s a wonderful pass.
“Look at that perfect inch and a great finish,” he added.
