2019 Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi reacts during the match REUTERS/Anton Vaganov Innovation and ground-breaking design in construction are often interchangeable with budgets that stretch well into nine and even ten figures Belarussian soccer champions BATE Borisov completed the construction of their new Borisov Arena home for the comparatively modest sum of €50 million.  which also plays host to Belarus national team games but it boasts a striking design from Slovenian architects OFIS Arhitekti which neatly combines form and function The bulbous shape of the building – achieved by cladding the exterior with aluminium panels and leaving space for oval windows – is intended to give the effect of skin stretched over bones but it also improves acoustics The north/south orientation of the ground allows for an even spread of sunlight throughout each game but construction was also planned to allow for the bare minimum of tree felling in the surrounding forest.  And the Borisov Arena also boasts the requisite features for a truly modern sports facility There are seats for 40 press and 250 VIPs on one side of the ground and 3,000 square metres of publicly available restaurants Already a member? Log in here Second round of Euro 2020 Qualifiers for Germany is over and here are the match awards It was an important three points for Germany’s national team but Germany played with just enough strength to score two goals and secure a safe win The German attack probably could have scored few more goals The Belarus captain did what he could to prevent Germany’s attacks he did his job very well with few notable clearances His defensive teammates did also performed well The man keeps on assisting! It was a solid game from Bayern Munich’s right-back who again played as number “6” for Germany tonight Kimmich seems to be getting better and better in midfield I doubt that it will be his primary position for Bayern He finished the game with two key passes and 94.2% pass accuracy Germany’s defensive line consisted tonight from Jonatan Tah but probably Ginter stood out the most from these three Ginter was constantly going forward and hepling Ilkay Gundogan with starting some attacks Ginter even managed to make an assist to Marco Reus with a brilliant pass Marco Reus — the oldest and the most experienced part of Germany’s attacking trio His partnership with Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane was very good but either Belarus’s defense was up to its task or he tried to assist his teammates and the chance got squandered He did make a big impact on the match in 62’ minute when he cleverly ran into free space on Ginter’s visionary pass and It was a difficult choice for the ‘MOTM’ award since both Sane and Reus played equally well but I’ve decided to give a slight edge to Sane be probably would score a hat-trick and bring the match ball home with him he is still one of the most important players for Germany Throughout the match he was a constant danger for the opposition He is definitely a player who can decide matches on his own I’d personally like to see him playing for Bayern next season Automaker expects to achieve sustainable development and build core competitiveness Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is stepping up efforts in overseas markets especially those involved in the Belt and Road Initiative said senior executives at the Chinese conglomerate "We need to cooperate with global partners on different levels and in different ways which is the best way to build core competitiveness and achieve sustainable development," said Li Shufu chairman of the company during the annual two sessions earlier this month The group has built car and engine manufacturing facilities in a number of countries ranging from China and the UK to Belarus Sweden and Malaysia and has around 4,000 dealerships worldwide said: "We have seized the opportunity of the Belt and Road Initiative to step up our efforts overseas London Electric Vehicle Co and Proton in terms of culture It acquired the struggling Volvo brand from Ford in 2010 the UK-based manufacturer of London's municipal cabs and renamed it London Electric Vehicle Co four years later and bought a key stake in Malaysia's Proton in 2017 Yang said its global strategy features "respect tolerance and integration" for win-win results "We coordinate and complement each other to improve the automotive industry not only in China One of the latest examples came from Proton Founded in 1983 as part of Malaysia's industrialization push it was once king of the country's roads but saw sales suffer because of growing competition and a reputation for poor quality and bland models In less than two years since its deal with Geely The model "introduces Proton to a new market segment and is the key catalyst for the total rejuvenation of the brand," said Proton in a statement Geely is also helping Belarus to reach its dream of producing their own vehicles BelGee is the first automotive joint venture between the East European country and China The first model rolled off the assembly line in July 2017 The car manufacturing facility has a designed annual capacity of 60,000 vehicles and has created jobs for local people thus helping foster automotive technicians for the country "BelGee is the first plant in Belarus to assemble sedans we could only produce farm and mechanical vehicles," said Gennady Svidersky The company is producing three models: the Atlas Yang said the plant has made Geely the first Chinese carmaker to export its brand Belgee plans to produce 25,000 cars this year "We intend to sell 7,000 cars in Belarus and export the rest The bulk of it will go to Russia," Svidersky was quoted as saying "We hope to start working with other nearby countries We are also planning negotiations with Poland," he said A solitary first-half strike by David Silva was enough for reigning European champions Spain to win 1-0 in Belarus in Euro 2016 qualifying on Sunday in coach Vicente del Bosque's 100th game in charge The Manchester City star struck on the stroke of half-time at the Borisov Arena in Barysaw to give the Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 winners a fifth win in six qualifiers in Group C as they close in on a place at next year's tournament in France who maintained their perfect record by defeating Macedonia 2-1 La Roja remain three points better off than third-placed Ukraine who were 3-0 winners at home to Luxembourg earlier in the day One year and one day after their infamous 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands at the World Cup in Brazil this was a potential banana skin of a fixture for the Spanish with the home-based players in the Belarus squad in the middle of their domestic season Del Bosque's players could be forgiven for feeling the effects of a long campaign as their summer holidays beckoned but they got the job done thanks to Silva's goal just before the break When goalkeeper Andrei Gorbunov came for and missed a Cesc Fabregas free-kick delivery from the visitors' left Silva controlled the ball and volleyed in his 23rd international goal to equal Alfredo di Stefano's tally for Spain were never out of the contest and Maksim Volodko had an effort disallowed for offside early in the second half before Maksim Bordachev sliced a great chance wide At the other end Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla tested Gorbunov with a stinging low strike that the 'keeper kept out with a firm left hand as the one goal proved enough Spain are next in action in September with a double-header at home to Slovakia and away to Macedonia • Arsenal goalkeeper outlines his ‘ideal scenario’ • Opponents Bate Borisov have not played since December After Arsenal landed in Belarus to begin the knockout stages of the Europa League against Bate Borisov, their goalkeeper Petr Cech, who retires at the end of the season, outlined his dream to bid farewell by winning the trophy. “That would be an ideal scenario for me to finish my career,” he said. “We prepare every day for every competition and this is what we are aiming for. We try to win every game and progress step by step and as a club it is important for us to try to go as far as possible. Read more“Winning the Europa League is a great memory for everyone involved and secondly it can book you a place in the Champions League so you can see there is a lot to play for.” whose career has included 14 trophies and the accolade of being the most capped Czech footballer with 124 appearances intends to savour every moment he gets on the pitch this season and give every last ounce of professionalism he has “I don’t think if it is my last game or not,” he said “I prepare for every game like I did all through my career and I want to put the best performance on the pitch and win the game.” With Bernd Leno taking over Premier League duties for Arsenal the 36-year-old Cech is adopting the role of cup keeper and is highly focused on trying to help Arsenal go even further than they did last season in the Europa League when they were beaten by the eventual winners Cech is urging his team to step up a gear after a canter through the group stage “We are the favourites for the tie but you have to do it on the pitch Unai Emery has brought a strong squad for the game against Bate Borisov. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang returns after illness but Mesut Özil, who was also off colour last weekend, did not make enough of a recovery to make the journey. Now Arsenal are out of both domestic cups, and with the search for a top-four finish an uncertain route back into the Champions League, the Europa League holds major significance in their ambitions for the remainder of the season. “Our target is clear: to play next year in the Champions League,” Emery said. “But we know it’s not easy. We have two ways now, one is the Europa League, and to win it is very difficult. In the Premier League we also have the possibility. The big challenge is thinking only about the next match, improving individually and collectively, creating a big mentality for us.” Read moreThey take on a Bate team who have not played since December. They are in their pre-season and have had an overhaul of their squad, with seven departures and three players coming in. The midfielder Alexander Hleb, once of north London, is still playing at the age of 37. Arsenal struck 10 goals past Bate when the teams met last season but they are taking nothing for granted. “Bate are involved in European competition every year and have a lot of experience playing in Europe, so it is not going to be easy,” Cech said. Emery was also keen to point out that, even if it is snood weather, the conditions will not in any way phase Arsenal. When Chelsea visited last December Maurizio Sarri was not too impressed with the state of the pitch in the chilly Borisov Arena in Barysaw. “We played against Vorskla in Kiev when it was snowing,” Emery said. “It’s not an excuse for us, the weather or the pitch. We play 90 minutes that are the same for them and for us.” Bate Borisov (4-3-3, possible): Scherbitskiy; Ryas, Volkov, Filipenko, Filipovic; Yablonskiy, Drahun, Hleb; Stasevich, Skavysh, Mukhamedov Arsenal (4-2-3-1, possible): Cech; Maitland-Niles, Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal; Xhaka, Guendouzi; Iwobi, Lacazette, Mkhitaryan; Aubameyang Log in for full access to stabroeknews.com. You can also post comments, and manage your email subscription. Only one active session is allowed per subscriber. (Reuters) – Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud grabbed his 100th goal for the club and Theo Walcott chimed in with a double as they won 4-2 at Bate Borisov on Thursday to extend their perfect Europa League start. The Group H victory in Belarus came after Arsene Wenger’s side raced into a three-goal lead within 25 minutes, including a goal off the shins of their defender Rob Holding. France striker Giroud’s milestone came from the penalty spot soon after halftime as Arsenal’s experimental side had few problems against their accommodating hosts. Arsenal moved to six points and are among six clubs with two wins from their opening games — Swedish surprise package Ostersund in Group J; Steaua Bucharest in Group G; Lazio and Nice in Group K and Zenit St Petersburg in Group L. A first half penalty from Iraqi international Brwa Nouri handed Ostersund a gutsy 1-0 home win over Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin as they continued a fairytale first campaign in Europe two years after being promoted to the Swedish top flight. Lazio made heavy work of beating Belgium’s Zulte Waregem 2-0 with Felipe Caicedo netting after 18 minutes but had to wait until Ciro Immobile scored in stoppage time for their second. They were joined at the top of their section by Nice, who beat Vitesse Arnhem 3-0 after floodlight failure caused a 15-minute delay in the second half. They were already 2-0 up by then with their second goal on the stroke of halftime from forward Allan Saint-Maximin, who picked off a stray pass in his own half and burst downfield to score. Alassane Plea added his second goal after the delay. Zenit went three points clear in their group with a 3-1 home win over Real Sociedad, while European Cup winners Steaua came from a goal behind to win 2-1 at Lugano in Switzerland. Upset victories saw Zorya of the Ukraine win 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao while Cologne were beaten by the same scoreline at home to Red Star Belgrade, with Ghana’s Richmond Boakye scoring in the first half. The Serbian club are two points behind Arsenal. Olympique Marseille also lost as Salzburg’s Munas Dabbur took advantage of a cut-back to slide the ball home for the hosts, who take over at the top of Group I with four points. A FREE roundup of top news from Guyana you might otherwise miss. Delivered every morning. 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Arsenal are gearing up for their Europa League clash with BATE Borisov on Thursday at Borisov Arena Arsene Wenger’s side have travelled to Minsk without ten of their first-team players for the clash against the Belarusian football team the Emirates outfit have been getting suited and booted in a squad photo ahead of the match But the fans have noticed that TWO big names are missing of course the two big names missing in the squad photo is Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez Those who have looked at the photo closely would have also spotted Santi Cazorla and Francis Coquelin is also absent – however the duo are currently sidelined to injury so their omission is more understandable It’s unclear as to why Ozil and Sanchez are missing The duo have entered the final year of their contracts at Arsenal and have been tipped for moves away in January Arsenal fans on Twitter are bemused by the whole thing… Wenger is slowly teaching this Arsenal team not to rely on Sanchez and Ozil… and I don't blame him — Arsenal-DNA ⚽️➐🍥 (@AFC_DNA) September 26, 2017 https://twitter.com/BabyeeRaye/status/913367827444326401 — Nguyễn Công Toại (@Cong_Toai_Ars) September 28, 2017 Alexis Sanchez And Mesut Ozil Missing From Arsenal Squad Photo pic.twitter.com/9uU1Ahgh4e — Report Minds #bbnaija2020 #BBnaija (@Reportminds) September 27, 2017 So this is de squad after January transfer window??? 🤔🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/c0mW9nOxJ1 — Leon de Gooner (@MrMushkin) September 28, 2017 The squad modelling their new suits #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/tmGINlvlWh — The Arsenal (@davidhickman14) September 27, 2017 Wenger on Walcott: "He is focused, determined, hungry & is always in the squad. He doesn’t talk a lot but he works very hard" #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/1RmZ8pJdtb — Gurjit (@GurjitAFC) September 24, 2017 This squad is strong enough to win a treble hands down #afc #arsenal pic.twitter.com/C5me08YmU4 — 14th FA Cup🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@ArsenalBinladen) September 21, 2017 Arsenal getting use to life without Ozil and Sanchez — Ojo Olayiwola Adisa 🇳🇬 (@Olayiwolar1) September 28, 2017 No Ozil and Sanchez in the picture https://t.co/AtJuvInRm8 — Olugbenga (@OlugbengaAyo) September 28, 2017 ozil and sanchez missing from Arsenal squad photo to face BATE Borisov tonight — Ojo Olayiwola Adisa 🇳🇬 (@Olayiwolar1) September 28, 2017 — The_Great_Rejoice (@RejoiceAwodiran) September 28, 2017 Arsenal will return to Champions League action just days after playing out a 1-1.. Arsenal’s pursuit of their first Premier League title in two decades is on the.. Saturday’s Premier League action caps off at the Vitality Stadium as Bournemouth and Arsenal.. 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The French front-man Olivier Giroud nets his hundredth following his arrival to Premier League club Arsenal on 26th June The Gunners bought Giroud on a long-term contract for a fee of around £12 million The French international was given number 12 jersey It’s been five years with Arsenal F.C but today Olivier Giroud finally puts his name for 100th time in score-sheet for his side The 30-year-old made his debut on 18th August 2012 as a substitute against Sunderland in the Premier league and scored his first goal for his side on 26th September 2012 in a 6-1 win against Coventry City in the League Cup Arsenal ace Olivier Giroud may not have been in the eyes of the fans and has been continuously taking the bullets for every minute mistakes the squad makes But certainly this guy is under recognized every damn time he has come on top of his critics and proved them wrong Olivier Giroud is one of the most physical player in the Premier League He is one of the ‘traditional striker’ Olivier Giroud’s aerial ability is something extraordinary he can get you goals not only from the ground but also from above the ground Giroud is someone who involves all the players into the game somebody who takes control of ‘How the Game works at the high end of the pitch’ And his one touches and absolutely mind blowing passes are his another green attributes He joins the elite list of players at North London with only 19 other players achieving the feat which Giroud has under his belt now Well deserved Olivier Giroud make his mark in history Giroud converted a penalty in 49′ minute of the fixture to give Arsenal lead of 4-1 and celebrate his century and website in this browser for the next time I comment Why Arsenal must push hard to beat Chelsea for £70m-rated Bukayo Saka backup Why Arsenal aren’t moving for Liam Delap (yet) Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka reveals recovery methods adopted from his Nigerian heritage WATCH: David Raya’s 5 best saves for Arsenal that will blow your mind Join our mailing list to receive latest Arsenal news and updates from our team Join our mailing list to receive latest Arsenal news and updates from our team.