Arsenal sealed their qualification to the knock out round in the Champions League after securing a hard fought 3-2 win against Ludogorets on Tuesday night.
The match was expected to be smooth sailing for Arsenal after they thrashed the Bulgarian club 6-0 at the Emirates a fort night back.
However the Gunners were in for a rude shock, as Ludogorets took the lead in the 12th minute, as Cafu steered a left foot volley into the back of the net from a free kick. Arsenal’s defenders were at fault, as they left the striker virtually unmarked in front the goal.
The Belgian club doubled their lead three minutes later as Cafu’s cross found Keseru in front of the goal, which he diligently diverted into the back of the net.
However, the shell shocked Gunners responded to the onslaught around the 20 minute mark, as Xhaka made it 2-1 from an Ozil assist. Arsenal continued to dominate and 4 minutes before the lemon break, they found the equaliser.
Ramsey clipped in a cross from the right wing, which Giroud expertly headed into the goal ahead of the on-rushing goalkeeper.
The North London continue to attack in the second half but were unable to find the winner until late in the game. Arsenal’s inform play-maker Mesut Ozil scored a picturesque goal in the 87th minute to make it 3-2.
The German ran through on goal, chipped over the keeper and cut inside two defenders before expertly slotting it into the back of the net. The Bulgarian club had there chances, but were unable to find the 3rd goal, thanks to couple of good saves from Ospina.
With qualification confirmed, Arsenal will look to top the group when they face PSG at the Emirates in 2 weeks. A draw will also be good enough for the Gunners as they will go through on goal difference.
Here are some reactions from Arsenal Fans:
Let’s start with Piers Morgan
FT: 3-2.
Fabulous fightback by #Arsenal.
Proud of the team. 👍👍👏👏— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/salmanfazri19/status/793625195474919424
Here we a fan counting down to November fixtures!
One down. Five to go. Thank you #GOM! #arsenal #novfixtures #arsenalvludogorets #ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/nLz7lgscBx
— Arsene Wenger (@deb_sene) November 2, 2016
great day to be an arsenal fan #arsenal
— YNW Teer (@TylerTeer) November 2, 2016
Fans seem really happy with the comeback
Sensational comeback wins by PL teams in UCL today. Well played #Arsenal & #ManchesterCity
— Rahul Mohan (@Rahul_Mohan) November 2, 2016
That's what makes us #Arsenal https://t.co/cHn01CcwWW
— Dikesh Karki (@goonerdk29) November 2, 2016
Ozil goal in repeat mode!
If I had one dollar for every time I watched back Ozil's goal, I would be rich now. #LUDvAFC
— ArsenalArena (@ArsenalArena) November 2, 2016
Here is the goal itself
Ozil takes us through, brilliant composure Three Two Arsenal
Elneny with the assist pic.twitter.com/nZjS83VKDQ— 🇬🇧UKJ0N🇬🇧 (@ukJ0N) November 1, 2016
Some fun from Arsenal official twitter account
😅 In all the excitement we almost forgot to confirm…
We're safely into the next round – and sitting top of Group A pic.twitter.com/Szm8qHggBO
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 1, 2016
Quite a streak
Arsenal's last 15 games: DWWDWWWWWWWDWWW #afc pic.twitter.com/1TKN7DJ7zC
— The Arsenal (@davidhickman14) November 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/ghanabasikani/status/793619655223087104
Will sleep well after seeing that goal from the Wizard of Öz. Night all. #Ozil #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/JveynRqvHN
— El Comandante (@ElComandante84) November 2, 2016
What did you think of the win guys?
