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Arsenal vs Ostersunds FK: Europa League round-of-32 second leg – as it happened

Report: Arsenal survive a fright to reach last 16

Liam Corless
Thursday 22 February 2018 21:36 GMT
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Ostersund's Swedish midfielder Hosam Aiesh scores past David Ospina
Ostersund's Swedish midfielder Hosam Aiesh scores past David Ospina (AFP/Getty Images)

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Arsenal survived a fright to reach the last 16 of the Europa League, after two goals in 69 seconds brought Ostersund back into the tie, before Sead Kolasinac killed the game.

Relive the match in our live blog:


Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

50' - Dany Welbeck tries to dink the ball over Ostersund goalkeeper Aly Keita from a tight angle but the goalkeeper stands up tall and makes an easy save.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:14

Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

52' - Tesfaldet Tekie replaces Hosam Aiesh for Ostersund.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:15

Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

55' - Chance for the visitors!

Ronald Mukiibi almost restores Ostersund's two-goal lead after a headed flick-on by a teammate but David Ospina rushes off his line to claim the ball at the full-back's feet.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:18

Sead Kolasinac reduces the deficit 

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:21

Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

62' - Mohamed Elneny shoots from 20 yards after a driving run but Ostersund's goalkeeper denies the Egyptian with a smart stop to his right.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:25

Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

66' - After a good start to this second half by Arsenal, Ostersund are starting to creep their way back into the match.

Arsene Wenger's men look unsteady at the back and another goal for the away side would be a real test of the Gunners' bottle.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:29

Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

68' - Huge chance for Arsenal!

Alex Iwobi finds Danny Welbeck with a pin-point cross but the Arsenal man puts his header straight at the goalkeeper from just six yards out.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:30

Arsenal's Danny Welbeck is challenged 

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:32

Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

73' - Ronald Mukiibi is replaced by Dino Islamovic for Ostersund.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:35

Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund (Agg: 4-2)

76' - Joe Willock replaces Jack Wilshere for Arsenal. 

Arsene Wenger perhaps feels this game is wrapped up now and is saving Wilshere for Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea.

That's a little naive, though, especially given how well Ostersund have been playing over the last 10 minutes or so.

Liam Corless22 February 2018 21:39

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