Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     ChesterfieldChesterfield
Max JennerMax Jenner Computer Player Computer Player
Cyrille BedrossianC. Bedrossian72
G
1
G
74Harry CarterH. Carter
Francois MaquaF. Maqua70
D
2
D
70Duncan BartonD. Barton
Aldo BotticellaA. Botticella69
D
3
D
69Daniel CarrascoD. Carrasco
Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado68
D
4captain
D
64Morris LloydM. Lloyd
Ian YáñezI. Yáñez73
D
5
M
73Jason FoxJ. Fox
Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita76
M
captain6
M
73Regis CondiR. Condi
Leon HarleyL. Harley71
M
7
M
72Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan
Sol WallworkS. Wallwork63
A
8
M
65Scott ScalesS. Scales
Manuele MarrocoloM. Marrocolo71
A
9
A
70Cosmin HagiC. Hagi
Rafael MartinsR. Martins70
A
10
A
68Noel WestwoodN. Westwood
Dean OwenD. Owen65
A
11
A
67Frank VickersF. Vickers
 
Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne65
D
12
A
65Ashley BoltonA. Bolton
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez68
M
13
M
64Jamie WeirJ. Weir
Danny ButtD. Butt65
A
14
D
63Nicky EtheringtonN. Etherington

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 17,792 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.


0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
Leon Harley hacks Jason Fox from behind! The referee calls over Leon Harley and warns him to calm down! Jason Fox runs off the knock.
8.17
Jason Fox passes the ball forward to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.37
Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward to Sol Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Sol Wallwork kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Owen but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.57
Adolfo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Leon Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.35
Leon Harley flicks a high ball forward to Dean Owen who takes it down. Dean Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins beats his man to it with a header. Harry Carter manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.41
Aldo Botticella kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Harley. Leon Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
34.52
Nicholas Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood advances inside the box! Noel Westwood strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.45
With vision, Leon Harley picks a pass forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Carter with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
44.53
Ian Yáñez sees space and advances. Ian Yáñez threads a neat ball through to Dean Owen. Dean Owen deftly passes the ball to Sol Wallwork, releasing him through on goal. Sol Wallwork side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
Marin Stoichita runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marin Stoichita finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Chesterfield also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chesterfield kick off!
49.03
Scott Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Bedrossian who gathers it comfortably.
51.38
Leon Harley flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Marrocolo who brings the ball under control. Manuele Marrocolo whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.38
Leon Harley hacks Nicholas Milligan from behind! The referee brings Leon Harley to one side and gives him another warning! Nicholas Milligan runs off the knock.
53.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
59.02
Duncan Barton surges forward with the ball. Duncan Barton makes a simple pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
60.21
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Danijel Piquionne replacing Ian Yáñez, Jose Javier Martinez replacing Leon Harley and Danny Butt replacing Rafael Martins .
61.31
Regis Condi flicks a high pass forward. Cosmin Hagi controls it well on his chest. Cosmin Hagi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Cyrille Bedrossian. Excellent save.
63.58
Marin Stoichita runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marin Stoichita knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.35
With imagination, Aldo Botticella laces a through ball forward to Jose Javier Martinez. With imagination, Jose Javier Martinez plays the ball forward to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo whips in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
69.54
Aldo Botticella makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez threads a neat ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.23
Jose Javier Martinez threads a neat ball through to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
75.23
Without breaking stride, Danijel Piquionne plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.14
Adolfo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Marin Stoichita controls it well on his chest. Marin Stoichita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Owen. Dean Owen shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.40
Adolfo Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita makes a simple pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Harry Carter!
89.41
Jose Javier Martinez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Martinez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Aldo Botticella barges into Noel Westwood. The referee brings Aldo Botticella to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Westwood runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Chesterfield
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
26.5%
42.2%
31.3%

Scorers
Dean Owen 39
Danny Butt 64
Noel Westwood 35

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marin Stoichita of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
6
2.Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
3.Aldo Botticella (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
5.Ian Yáñez (DEF)
6
6.Marin Stoichita (MID)
9
7.Leon Harley (MID)
8
8.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
9.Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
6
10.Rafael Martins (ATT)
6
11.Dean Owen (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Danijel Piquionne (DEF)
6
13.Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
7
14.Danny Butt (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Harry Carter (GK)
8
2.Duncan Barton (DEF)
7
3.Daniel Carrasco (DEF)
6
4.Morris Lloyd (DEF)
6
5.Jason Fox (MID)
6
6.Regis Condi (MID)
6
7.Nicholas Milligan (MID)
6
8.Scott Scales (MID)
6
9.Cosmin Hagi (ATT)
6
10.Noel Westwood (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Frank Vickers (ATT)
6
 
12.Ashley Bolton (ATT)
0
13.Jamie Weir (MID)
0
14.Nicky Etherington (DEF)
0