Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Max JennerMax Jenner John Mooney John Mooney
Cyrille BedrossianC. Bedrossian72
G
1
G
72Adam BattyA. Batty
Francois MaquaF. Maqua70
D
2
D
72Jacob GreenJ. Green
Aldo BotticellaA. Botticella69
D
3
D
72Norman BallN. Ball
Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado68
D
4
D
71Camille LefèvreC. Lefèvre
Ian YáñezI. Yáñez73
D
5captain
M
78Darius LumsdonD. Lumsdon
Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita76
M
captain6
M
76Micka‘l MerideM. Meride
Leon HarleyL. Harley71
M
7
M
72Darren ScalesD. Scales
Sol WallworkS. Wallwork63
A
8
M
70Carlos RedondoC. Redondo
Manuele MarrocoloM. Marrocolo71
A
9
A
74Miguel BoudareneM. Boudarene
Rafael MartinsR. Martins70
A
10
A
73Yves-A. RichertY. Richert
Dean OwenD. Owen65
A
11
A
69Alexandre NivetA. Nivet
 
Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne65
D
12
M
56Graham BoydG. Boyd
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez68
M
13
G
55Daniel BridgesD. Bridges
Danny ButtD. Butt65
A
14
D
43Martin Le SauxM. Le Saux

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,103 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.


0.00
Birmingham City start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.32
Showing composure, Carlos Redondo picks a pass forward to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.37
Leon Harley passes the ball forward to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.24
Marin Stoichita barges into Darren Scales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Scales runs off the knock.
12.43
Aldo Botticella receives the ball from a throw-in from Adolfo Delgado. Aldo Botticella pushes up the pitch. Aldo Botticella sees Dean Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Owen deftly passes the ball to Manuele Marrocolo, releasing him through on goal. Camille Lefèvre hacks Manuele Marrocolo from behind! Manuele Marrocolo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.01
Leon Harley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins makes a deft header but is denied by Adam Batty. Excellent save.
16.58
Ian Yáñez decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Yáñez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
18.38
Leon Harley makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Harley finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.10
Darren Scales hacks Marin Stoichita from behind! Darren Scales is given a warning by the referee! Marin Stoichita runs off the knock.
24.18
With great vision, Marin Stoichita plays the ball forward to Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
28.03
Ian Yáñez hacks Alexandre Nivet from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Nivet runs off the knock.
30.14
Marin Stoichita threads the ball through to Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Adam Batty manages to gather it.
32.21
Marin Stoichita threads a neat ball through to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo runs straight at the defence! Manuele Marrocolo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.30
Aldo Botticella flicks a high pass forward to Marin Stoichita who brings the ball under control. Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Sol Wallwork holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Adam Batty gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
34.23
Marin Stoichita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.52
Leon Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Owen. Dean Owen plays a scrappy one-two with Sol Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Dean Owen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.21
Marin Stoichita threads the ball through to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Darren Scales flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Richert controls it well on his chest. Yves-A. Richert shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
49.14
Aldo Botticella makes a simple pass to Leon Harley. Leon Harley passes the ball forward to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Adam Batty.
50.52
Corner kick to Arsenal. Sol Wallwork plays it to the far post. Carlos Redondo gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
53.50
Darius Lumsdon hits a low pass to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet tries a spectacular long range effort. Cyrille Bedrossian gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
54.32
Leon Harley surges forward with the ball. Leon Harley shoots from outside the area. Adam Batty gets down and covers it.
55.06
Leon Harley sees Manuele Marrocolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuele Marrocolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.25
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Danijel Piquionne replacing Ian Yáñez, Jose Javier Martinez replacing Leon Harley and Danny Butt replacing Rafael Martins .
61.28
Adolfo Delgado powers a long ball forward. Danny Butt whips in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
69.29
Adolfo Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez threads a neat ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Adam Batty. Excellent save.
75.35
Adolfo Delgado laces a weighted ball forward to Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita hits a low pass to Danny Butt. Danny Butt finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
78.27
Marin Stoichita advances with the ball. Marin Stoichita tries a spectacular long range effort but Adam Batty reads it well. Excellent save!
84.09
Francois Maqua takes it forward alone. Francois Maqua flicks a high pass forward to Danny Butt who brings the ball under control. Danny Butt shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
85.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Martinez plays the ball forward to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Jose Javier Martinez sees space and advances. Jose Javier Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Adam Batty gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Birmingham City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
14
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.7%
23.3%
Play Area
23.3%
43.8%
32.9%

Scorers
Dean Owen 41
Danny Butt 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Batty of Birmingham City

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)yellow card
6
6.Marin Stoichita (MID)yellow card
7
7.Leon Harley (MID)
7
8.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
9.Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
7
10.Rafael Martins (ATT)
6
11.Dean Owen (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Danijel Piquionne (DEF)
6
13.Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
6
14.Danny Butt (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Adam Batty (GK)
10
2.Jacob Green (DEF)
6
3.Norman Ball (DEF)
6
4.Camille Lefèvre (DEF)
6
5.Darius Lumsdon (MID)
6
6.Micka‘l Meride (MID)
6
7.Darren Scales (MID)
6
8.Carlos Redondo (MID)
6
9.Miguel Boudarene (ATT)
6
10.Yves-A. Richert (ATT)
6
11.Alexandre Nivet (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Boyd (MID)
0
13.Daniel Bridges (GK)
0
14.Martin Le Saux (DEF)
0