Europa League: Arsenal survive Ostersunds scare as policeman dies in Bilbao clas
Updated On: 23 February, 2018 08:26 AM IST | London | AFP
Arsenal scraped into the last 16 of the Europa League despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat by Ostersunds, but Thursday's action was marred by violent clashes at the match between between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow which left a police officer dead


Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger looks on as Ostersunds' players celebrate a goal during the second leg of the Europa League Round of 32 football match between Arsenal and Ostersunds at the Emirates Stadium in London. Pic/AFP
Arsenal scraped into the last 16 of the Europa League despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat by Ostersunds, but Thursday's action was marred by violent clashes at the match between between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow which left a police officer dead. Two quickfire first-half goals gave Swedish minnows Ostersunds hope of a sensational comeback at the Emirates, but Sead Kolasinac's goal just after the interval saw Arsenal hang on for a 4-2 win on aggregate. The north London giants move into Friday's last-16 draw, but Ostersunds will take all the plaudits for a brave display full of quality.
How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

