Ostersunds scored twice in quick succession in the first half to come storming back in the tie only for Arsenal to put them out of reach early in the second. LONDON -- Three quick thoughts from the Emirates after Arsenal reach the round of 16 of the Europa League despite a 2-1 home loss to Ostersunds, going through 4-2 on aggregate. 1. Arsenal avoid a monumental fiasco What was supposed to be a formality turned into a near-fiasco for Arsenal. Minnows Ostersunds threatened to make this one of the most embarrassing evenings in Arsenal history as they struck twice in two first-half minutes before Sead Kolasinac steadied the ship with a thumping volley just after the break. Arsenal held a...
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