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Arsenal V Östersunds FK - As it happened.

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Official line-ups for the Europa League second leg between Arsenal and Ostersunds. BeSoccer
Official line-ups for the Europa League second leg between Arsenal and Ostersunds. BeSoccer
Join us for live updates of Thursday's Europa League second leg between Arsenal and Ostersunds FK at the Emirates, with the Premier League side enjoying a comfortable 3-0 aggregate lead going into the fixture.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
22'
H. Aiesh
0 - 2
23'
Ken Sema
S. Kolašinac
47'
1 - 2
Press

Match report in news

  • 94'
    FT: Arsenal 1 - 2 Ostersunds! (4-2 agg.) It was a valient effort from the Swedish side although to no avail as a defensive error from Mukiipi early into the restart would gift Kolasinac and Arsenal a goal to effectively put the tie to bed. The home side may progress to the next round but Ostersunds do come out on top at the Emirates though through first half goals from Aiesh and Sema and should be proud of their effort.
  • 93'
    Yellow card for Widgen as he pulls back Bellerin to stop an Arsenal counter.
  • 91'
    Arsenal quickly make their last change as Iwobi goes down with cramp, with the young Nelson replacing him to see out the final few minutes.
  • 90'
    Three minutes added on
  • 90'
    Keita keeps his side in it again by saving a shot from Welbeck with his feet!
  • 89'
    Ostersunds are desperately trying to find a third but their lack of quality is telling as they waste good chances to test Ospina.
Card

Yellow card

a Arsenal
  • 88'
    Mkhitaryan is now booked for a late follow through on Ghoddos.
  • 86'
    Kolasinac again breaks free on the left but the defence is quick to block his shot.
  • 85'
    Ostersunds free-kick alleviates the growing pressure from Arsenal.
  • 84'
    Keita is down low to hold onto a Kolasinac cross from the left.
  • 83'
    CHANCE! Ghoddos flicks a nice ball into the box for Islamovic who can't quite connect to steer it into the back of the net, going inches wide.
  • 82'
    Arsenal free-kick in midfield after a late challenge by Sema.
Substitution

Substitution

at Östersunds FK
  • 81'
    Ostersunds make their final change as Hopcutt comes off for Arhin.
  • 78'
    Some confusion as broadcasters say Edwards has been booked for a challenge on Willock, although Islamovic's late challenge on Holding moments earlier looked fair more deserving.
  • 77'
    Sema outmuscles Welbeck down the left to charge through on goal but his shot is also blocked by Chambers.
  • 76'
    Tekie lets one rip from long-range but Chambers makes a vital block to give Ostersunds a corner.
  • 75'
    Wilshere has been replaced by Willock as Wenger turns his attention to Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City.
  • 72'
    Mukiipi, who was to blame for the Arsenal goal, is taken off for Islamovic.
  • 69'
    Corner to Ostersunds after Chambers blocks a shot from Hopcott. It's dealt with well by Arsenal though.
  • 66'
    Keita didn't know much about the save but he had good hands to keep hold of a Welbeck header from close range after the English striker got on the end of an Iwobi cross.
  • 63'
    Ostersunds have a free-kick in the middle of the park after Chambers clinically pulls back Tekie.
  • 61'
    Keita superbly pushes away a moving long-range shot from Elneny.
  • 58'
    Arsenal may have managed to restore some of their lead but it will only take one goal from Ostersunds to make the tie nervy again. They really need another one to put the tie to bed.
  • 54'
    GREAT CHANCE FOR OSTERSUNDS! They play a short corner to Nouri just outside the box, who whips it in. Hopcutt heads it on to a poaching Mukiibi but Ospina is quick to deal with the danger, scooping the ball into his hands.
  • 53'
    Ostersunds have a corner after Elneny has to deal with a tough ball.
  • 51'
    It's a big blow for Ostersunds as Aiesh has to come off with an injury after pulling his hamstring. He is replaced by Tekie.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 47'
  • 47'
    GOAL!! Arsenal!! Mukiipi fluffs a vital clearance in the box as the ball skips past to Kolasinac who punishes the defensive error by hammering it into the back of the net!
  • 46'
    Arsenal get the second half underway and also make an early change as Xhaka comes on to replace the booked Maitland-Niles.
  • 45'
    HT: Arsenal 0 - 2 Ostersunds (3-2 agg.)! Graham Potter will be delighted with his team's performance so far as two goals from Aiesh and Sema in quick succession has put the visitors deservedly right back in it. All to play for in the second half!
  • 45'
    Ostersunds have a free-kick in midfield.
  • 45'
    Two minutes added on in the first half.
  • 44'
    It's on target from Ghoddos but lacks power, giving Ospina a comfortable catch.
  • 43'
    Maitland-Niles receives the first booking of the night for clipping Nouri from behind. Ostersunds have a central free-kick 35 yards out.
  • 42'
    The Armenian whips it in and after a few deflections, the ball finds its way to Wilshere just on the edge of the box but the England international blasts his shot over.
  • 41'
    Arsenal have a free-kick in a good position, after Mkhitaryan is fouled.
  • 40'
    Wilshere and Bellerin try to link up in the box but there's a miscommunication as the ball goes out for a goal-kick.
  • 37'
    Pettersson is down with blood gushing from his head after taking a battering defending the corner.
  • 36'
    Arsenal have a corner after Pettersson blocks a charging Bellerin.
  • 34'
    It's whipped in well by Mkhitaryan, taking a deflection off Iwobi and Widgen to require good hands by Ostersunds goalkeeper Keita - who had been untroubled so far!
  • 33'
    Arsenal have a free-kick 35 yards out on the left wing after Iwobi was fouled.
  • 32'
    The game has really opened up with Ostersunds exploiting both flanks but Arsenal are quick to break when the visitors give away possession cheaply.
  • 29'
    A long-range shot from Edwards is yards wide of the post but Ostersunds really have the bit between their teeth now and a third goal would not be out of the question.
  • 27'
    Arsenal are understandably stunned. We now have a game on our hands thanks to two goals in 69 seconds!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Östersunds FK en el 23'
  • 23'
    GOAL!! OSTERSUNDS!! Sema!! Unbelievable scenes as the visitors score straight from the restart. A great ball over the top to Sema is well controlled by the winger, who skills past Chambers to hammer across goal and into the back of the far netting! (3-2 agg.)
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Östersunds FK en el 22'
  • 22'
    GOAL!! OSTERSUNDS!!! Aiesh pulls one back for the visitors after breaking free down the right. He fires across goal and it seems to take an important slight deflection off Chambers to see it into the back of the net. (3-1 agg.)
  • 21'
    Arsenal have enjoyed 62% possession in the opening 20 minutes as Ostersunds look to pose a threat on the counter.
  • 20'
    Ostersunds win a free-kick after some tussling in the box.
  • 20'
    Arsenal corner after Wilshere's shot is blocked by Pagiannopoulos.
  • 18'
    Ospina is forced into a low save to prevent a shot from Sema, after the winger surged into the box from the left wing.
  • 18'
    Holding is bleeding from the back of his neck after being caught by Aiesh while sliding to see out the ball. That will need cleaning up.
  • 16'
    Now it is Ostersunds turn to have a player offside as Aiesh just goes a bit too early as he tries to break the Arsenal back-line.
  • 15'
    Iwobi is rightly flagged offside by the official.
  • 13'
    Ballerin puts in a great cross from the right but its headed out for an Arsenal corner.
  • 13'
    Iwobi skips past an Ostersunds defender in the box to create space for a shot, but he blasts it way over.
  • 12'
    Ostersunds win a free-kick by their goal-line after Welbeck bundles over Aiesh.
  • 9'
    Some great link-up play between Ghoddos and Nouri but it's one pass too many as the ball skips past the striker and out for a goal kick.
  • 7'
    Ostersunds are looking up to the task! This time it is Aiesh who skips past an Arsenal player on the right. However he can't find a team-mate with his cut-back.
  • 5'
    Arsenal now have their first corner. Although nothing comes of it..
  • 3'
    Early chance for Ostersunds! Sema skips past an Arsenal defender down the left and charges into the box. He pulls it back for Hopcott but it's blocked by Chambers.
  • 2'
    Kolasinac should have had a foul for Arsenal but the referee disagrees and Ostersunds have a goal kick.
  • 2'
    It's a weak set-piece which leads to a swift Arsenal counter-attack but Ostersunds deal with it well.
  • 1'
    The visitors have an early corner.
  • 1'
    Ostersunds get the game underway at the Emirates!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The players are leaving the tunnel. Kick-off is minutes away!
  • PRVW
    Jack Wilshere will captain Arsenal tonight!
  • PRVW
    Both teams will be wearing their away kits tonight.
  • PRVW
    As for Ostersunds, they name a full strength side as they hope to stage an unlikely comeback against the Premier League outfit. Saman Ghoddos will spear their attack.
  • PRVW
    Despite facing Manchester City in the League Cup final on Sunday, Arsene Wenger has decided to start Jack Wilshere in an otherwise tame XI. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is another big name in the 'Gunners' lineup but the Armenian is ilegible to play on Sunday which is why he's been chosen tonight.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal: Ospina; Bellerin, Chambers, Holding, Kolasinac; Elneny, Maitland-Niles, Mkhitaryan, Wilshere, Iwobi; Welbeck. Subs: Macey, Mustafi, Monreal, Xhaka, Willock, Nelson, Nketiah.
  • PRVW
    Ostersunds: Keita; Pettersson, Widgren, Papagiannopoulos, Mukiipi; Nouri, Hopcutt, Edwards, Sema, Aiesh; Ghoddos. Subs: Andersson, Mensiro, Bergovist, Arhin, Tekie, Gero, Islamovic.
Info

Pre-match

22 February 2018, 21:05

Referee: Ivan Kružliak

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to the second leg of the Europa League Round of 32 clash between Arsenal and Ostersunds FK. The 'Gunners' enjoy a comfortable 3-0 aggregate lead going into the game but can their Swedish opposition muster a comeback tonight?