Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb: Score and Reaction from 2015 Champions League Match

Arsenal crushed Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night to keep their Champions League hopes alive this season.

Two goals from Alexis Sanchez, after Mesut Ozil's opener, gave the Gunners the much-needed points as they chase the runners-up spot in Group F. 

The hosts lost Francis Coquelin and Mikel Arteta to injury against West Bromwich Albion, ruling them out of Tuesday's clash as manager Arsene Wenger's treatment room overloads. 

Ivo Pinto replaced the suspended Josip Pivaric for Zagreb, as the Croatians looked to keep their slim chances of qualification alive. 

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Arsenal looked sharp and confident from the opening moments, as both Sanchez and Ozil danced in attack. 

It was the German who gave the hosts the lead before the half-hour mark, maintaining his scintillating form of the past months. Sanchez's cross was met by Ozil in the area, who dived in to head the ball home.

Squawka noted Ozil's amazing recent run:

It was 2-0 only four minutes later as Sanchez grabbed a goal after a typical quick-passing Arsenal move.

The Chilean superstar received the ball from Nacho Monreal after the defender had robbed possession from Zagreb, teeing up Sanchez to sweep home.

Pundit Rio Ferdinand was impressed with the Gunners' positivity:

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Journalist and Arsenal supporter Piers Morgan appeared relived his team was getting the job done early:

The relief was palpable across the Emirates Stadium as news arrived group rivals Olympiakos were losing at Bayern Munich. 

Ozil went close again for the Gunners as they attempted to add to their goal tally, as Zagreb offered little resistance or threat. 

Arsenal's midfield gave a polished performance into half-time, as football writer Aleksandar Holiga speculated what would happen next:

Morgan was delighted with the diminutive German World Cup winner's form, as the Gunners took a two-goal advantage into half-time:

WhoScored.com shared the statistics at half-time, as Arsenal dominated with the ball at their feet:

The home team assumed control in the second half as Dinamo failed to to hurt their opponents. The visitors were neat in possession but looked beaten from the opening moments of the half.

Joel Campbell went close for Arsenal with a swivelling volley, but the attacker missed the target and was denied a sumptuous goal. 

Campbell nearly assisted Ozil for his second of the night, rolling the ball across the area for the German to tap in, but the Zagreb defence scrambled the ball away to safety. 

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Aaron Ramsey returned from his recent spell out with injury in the 67th minute, as the Welshman replaced Olivier Giroud from the bench. 

The result was put to bed by Wenger's men soon after as Sanchez rounded the goalkeeper and coolly slotted the ball away—after a superb run and pass from Campbell—making it 3-0 on the night. 

BBC Sport's Phil McNulty called the action and noted it had been too easy for the Premier League side:

The third goal was enough for Morgan, who was satisfied the result was in the bag:

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Wenger's side strolled home in the closing moments as Zagreb accepted their fate.

It was an easy night's work for the Gunners, who can still qualify for the next round with a last-day win against Olympiakos. 

The north London side needs a two-goal win if it is to make the knockout rounds. It sits three points behind the Greek club in the group table but has its destiny in its hands once again. 

Ozil and Sanchez were inspirational on Tuesday night, and their form will encourage Arsenal fans ahead of the trip to the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens. 

Post-Match Reaction

Wenger was delighted with Arsenal's win on Tuesday and explained why his side was superior to its opponents, per the club's official Twitter account:

The Gunners face Olympiakos in Greece on Wednesday, Dec. 9, in their vital Champions League clash, with Zagreb hosting group winners Bayern Munich on the same night.