Europa League: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang heads Arsenal into last 16

ATHENS:

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

struck a late winner as

Arsenal

dug deep to beat Benfica 3-2 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate to reach the last 16 of the

Europa League

on Thursday.


When a dreadful mistake by Dani Ceballos just past the hour mark allowed

Rafa Silva

to put Benfica 2-1 ahead in Athens it meant Arsenal required two goals to avoid a disappointing exit.

But Kieran Tierney's goal gave Arsenal hope and Aubameyang, who had put the English side ahead in the first half, was in the right place to head home in the 86th minute.

There was still a nervous moment in stoppage time as Benfica hit the woodwork but Arsenal hung on to complete a notable win in Athens.