Braga stun Gunners

23 November 2010 22:00
Arsenal suffered a shock 2-0 Champions League defeat to Braga at Estadio Municipal. The Gunners, beaten by rivals Tottenham on Saturday, had been top of Group H and thrashed the Portuguese side 6-0 in their opening fixture. However, a much-changed side never hit top gear and were denied a cast-iron penalty by Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai when Mexico winger Carlos Vela was booked for diving when it seemed a clear trip by Alberto Rodriguez in the area. Braga rubbed salt into Arsenal's wounds with seven minutes remaining as they snatched a goal on the break. While Emmanuel Eboue was off the pitch needing treatment on an ankle injury, Brazil striker Matheus scampered clear to beat Lukasz Fabianski. Arsenal were forced to play on with 10 men but, despite throwing everything forward, they could not find a way back and were again hit on the break in stoppage time with Matheus producing a fine finish.

Source: PA