Martinelli Nets Hat-Trick as Arsenal Beat Portsmouth 4–1, Eyes Brazil World Cup Call-Up

In the third round of the FA Cup, Arsenal defeated Portsmouth 4–1, with Martinelli scoring a hat-trick. After the match, Martinelli said in an interview that he hopes to impress Carlo Ancelotti with his performances and earn a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad.

Martinelli said, “Today my dream came true. Wearing the Arsenal shirt and scoring my first career hat-trick in such an important competition as the FA Cup is not easy. This is the result of our hard work, and I want to share this honor with my teammates.”

“I know this is a World Cup year, and my goal is to represent my country at the World Cup. So I know every match is important, and every performance I put in for Arsenal could affect whether I get selected for the national team. I work hard every day to be at my best, hoping it will pay off in the end.”