AFP, PARISAlexis Sanchez on Thursday scored a stunning goal as Arsenal came from behind to beat Cologne 3-1 in a UEFA Europa League clash that was delayed for an hour due to crowd trouble. However, when the match did get under way, those traveling fans who got in were treated to a stunning 40-yard strike by Jhon Cordoba that put Cologne ahead with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina caught out of his area. Arsenal improved in the second half and substitute Sead Kolasinac volleyed them level before a brilliant goal by Sanchez gave them a 67th-minute lead. Silva went on to complete his hat-trick after the break before Suso’s long-range effort completed the rout of Austria Wien. Other winners on Thursday included Villarreal, who beat Astana 3-1 in Spain in Group A, and Real Sociedad, who crushed Rosenborg 4-0 in Group L.

Source: Taipei Times September 15, 2017 15:56 UTC