League Two side Fleetwood Town stuns Premier League giants Arsenal in dramatic Carabao Cup fourth-round clash.
In a major Carabao Cup upset, Fleetwood Town knocked Premier League giants Arsenal out of the tournament on Tuesday night, according to information published by punchng.
The fourth-round tie at Highbury Stadium ended 1-1 after normal time before the hosts secured a historic 5-3 victory in the ensuing penalty shootout.
The dramatic encounter saw the League Two underdogs hold their nerve against Mikel Arteta's side, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Aaron Loupalo-Bi opens scoring for Fleetwood Town
The hosts claimed a shock lead after 21 minutes when Aaron Loupalo-Bi found the back of the net, stunning the visiting English Premier League team.
Despite controlling large periods of possession, the Gunners struggled to break down a resilient home defense during the opening half of the fixture.
Viktor Gyokeres equalizes for the Gunners
Viktor Gyokeres leveled the score early in the second half, giving traveling supporters hope that a standard comeback victory was underway.
Arsenal created several clear chances to win the match in normal time, but the visitors ultimately failed to find a decisive second goal.
Jay Lynch penalty save seals historic victory
The shootout saw Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Gyokeres convert for Arsenal, while Harrison Neal, Ronan Coughlan, and Will Davies scored for Fleetwood.
After Andy Cannon scored, Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch saved an effort from Bruno Guimaraes to put the hosts on the brink of victory.
Conor Haughey subsequently converted the fifth penalty, sending home fans into celebration and booking a famous quarter-final spot.
Max Dowman sent off late in the match
Arsenal's difficult evening worsened when teenager Max Dowman received a red card following a late confrontation with Neal.
Following the defeat, the club confirmed focus shifts to Premier League action against Liverpool at Anfield and a Champions League trip to Slavia Prague.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who knocked Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup?
League Two side Fleetwood Town knocked Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup following a 1-1 draw and a 5-3 penalty shootout at Highbury Stadium.
Which players scored for Arsenal during the penalty shootout?
Arsenal converted their first three penalties in the shootout through Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Viktor Gyokeres.
Who made the decisive penalty save for Fleetwood Town?
Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch made a crucial save against Bruno Guimaraes during the shootout, paving the way for Conor Haughey to win the match.
