The morning belonged to Asif, who at 38 years and 301 days overtook England's Charles Marriott as the oldest debutant to take five wickets.

Senuran Muthusamy made a career-best 89 not out and Kagiso Rabada struck his highest score of 71 as the visitors added 169 for the last two wickets.

Arsenal have won their three games in Europe so far this season with as many clean sheets.

Veteran Pakistan spinner Asif Afridi took five wickets on debut before South Africa battled to 285-8 at lunch on the third day of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

In February, Serie A still plan to hold a match between AC Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, despite a similar backlash from both fans and players.