An Ecuadorian sting

Oh dear, Arsenal tasted defeat on Dutch soil for the first time in Euro competition. Hopes of progressing towards the quarter-finals in the Champions League took a knock.

It was a game where chances were far and few. Tomas Rosicky combined well with The Cesc on midfield and PSV had difficulties handling them. I dare conclude that it was all Arsenal during the first half.

After 61 minutes, Edison Mendez drilled a low range shot beyond Jens Lehmann's right. The German was at full stretch… to no avail. No debate, the Gunners gave too much space and time for the Ecuadorian to score the winner with a right-foot strike.

In fairness, Rosicky, Henry and The Cesc all had chances… spurned ones. Gutsy PSV just did enough to hold on for the slender win.

Never mind, we’ve got to take heart that the Gunners performed well at the Philips. They were unlucky to lose. Well, in two weeks’ time, let’s hope the Gunners right all the wrongs against PSV at the Emirates. I am confident they would.

Let’s not ponder too much…this coming Sunday, there’s the Carling Cup final against Chel$ea at the Millennium Stadium to savour.