Arsenal eliminated by Fleetwood Town in English League Cup
In the round of 16 of the English League Cup, Arsenal were eliminated from the competition after losing 5-3 on penalties to Fleetwood Town. The match, which ended 1-1 in regular time, was halted for 8 minutes due to a drone.
In the round of 16 of the English League Cup, Arsenal were eliminated by fourth-tier side Fleetwood Town following a penalty shootout at Highbury Stadium.
The match played at Highbury Stadium was suspended for 8 minutes in the 4th minute due to an unauthorized drone flying over the pitch. Later in the match, Fleetwood Town took the lead in the 21st minute with a goal by Aaron Loupalo-Bi, while Arsenal responded in the 50th minute with Viktor Gyökeres.
In the 85th minute of the match, Arsenal player Max Dowman was sent off with a red card. With regular time ending in a 1-1 draw and no further goals scored, the match went to a penalty shootout. Beating their opponents 5-3 on penalties, Fleetwood Town advanced to the quarter-finals.
Sources
- hurriyet.com.tr · Link