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Fleetwood Town Upsets Arsenal in England's League Cup Shootout

Fourth‑tier Fleetwood Town defeated ten‑man Arsenal 5‑3 on penalties after the match ended 1‑1 in the England League Cup last‑16.

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Key Points

5 points

Match result after regular time: 1‑1.

Penalty shootout result: Fleetwood Town 5, Arsenal 3.

Location: Highbury Stadium, home of Arsenal.

Drone interruption lasted over eight minutes.

Arsenal player Max Dowman received a red card and was dismissed.

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The game was briefly stopped for more than eight minutes when a drone was spotted over Highbury Stadium.

Arsenal equalised early in the second half, but a teenager from Fleetwood was sent off after an altercation, leaving Arsenal with ten players.

Goalkeeper Jay Lynch made a crucial save during the shootout, helping Fleetwood keep their composure and win.

The victory marked a remarkable upset, as Arsenal had won seven of their first eight matches in the top English football league.

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9 words

penalty kicks

Kicks taken from a marked spot after a foul, each team tries to score.

shootout

A series of penalty kicks used to decide a tied match.

upset

When a weaker team beats a stronger one.

drone

A small flying machine that can move by itself.

senior debut

The first appearance of a player in an adult competition.

altercation

A small fight or argument.

halfway line

The line that divides the football field into two equal parts.

crucial

Very important.

nerve

Courage or bravery in a tough moment.

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