Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Stockport CountyStockport County
Max JennerMax Jenner Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Isaiah RodgersI. Rodgers59
G
1captain
G
79Stephane ScifoS. Scifo
Ian YáñezI. Yáñez73
D
2
D
72Celestine KanuC. Kanu
Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado68
D
3
D
70Dani‘l BögelundD. Bögelund
Francois MaquaF. Maqua71
D
4
D
73Tomás SandovalT. Sandoval
Bill BurgessB. Burgess60
M
5
D
74Les BarrettL. Barrett
Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita76
M
captain6
M
79Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez68
M
7
M
79Mark SchwarzerM. Schwarzer
Steven LloydS. Lloyd60
M
8
M
78Harry HigginbothamH. Higginbotham
Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier66
A
9
A
76Rafael LimaR. Lima
Manuele MarrocoloM. Marrocolo71
A
10
A
78Niccolo PowerN. Power
Danny ButtD. Butt66
A
11
A
76Nigel PowellN. Powell
 
Adam MercerA. Mercer64
D
12
D
69Alistair HuntA. Hunt
Leon HarleyL. Harley71
M
13
M
72Graham JacobsG. Jacobs
Luciano ZanchettaL. Zanchetta63
A
14
A
76Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 16,802 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Makin.


0.00
Stockport County kick off and get the first half underway!
6.16
Bill Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Marrocolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele Marrocolo knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.06
Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Marrocolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele Marrocolo shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
12.34
Ian Yáñez comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Power. Ian Yáñez is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Power runs off the knock.
15.26
Francois Maqua makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez threads the ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.39
Marin Stoichita makes a simple pass to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
18.42
Francois Maqua makes a strong solo run forward. Francois Maqua darts forward. Francois Maqua finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
21.11
Marin Stoichita threads a neat ball through to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Barrett.
22.10
With a delightful solo run, Marin Stoichita stretches the opposition's defence. Marin Stoichita controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
28.27
Ian Yáñez knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Martinez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Darren Le Tissier through on goal. Darren Le Tissier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
36.20
Francois Maqua threads a neat ball through to Steven Lloyd. Steven Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Marrocolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele Marrocolo shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
38.16
Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Darren Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Le Tissier whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Stephane Scifo is on top of it.
40.20
Adolfo Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
42.11
Celestine Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Harry Higginbotham who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Harry Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Isaiah Rodgers!
45.00
Jose Javier Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from 25 yards but somehow Stephane Scifo manages to keep it out.
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. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Mark Schwarzer plays the ball forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
51.16
Tomás Sandoval threads a neat ball through to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer advances with the ball. Pascal Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Rafael Lima. Some good footwork from Rafael Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.37
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Adam Mercer replacing Marin Stoichita, Leon Harley replacing Adolfo Delgado and Luciano Zanchetta replacing Manuele Marrocolo .Stockport County have made 2 substitutions with Graham Jacobs replacing Harry Higginbotham and Wes Hitchcock replacing Niccolo Power .
61.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Graham Jacobs plays the ball forward to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
63.36
Francois Maqua brings the ball forward. Francois Maqua sees space and advances. Francois Maqua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
65.33
Graham Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Bill Burgess. Graham Jacobs is shown the yellow card! Bill Burgess carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.19
Dani‘l Bögelund makes a strong solo run forward. Dani‘l Bögelund hits a low pass to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
73.44
Dani‘l Bögelund flicks a high pass forward to Mark Schwarzer who brings the ball under control. Mark Schwarzer surges forward with the ball. Mark Schwarzer plays a one-two with Nigel Powell and rushes in on goal... Mark Schwarzer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Isaiah Rodgers is on top of it.
75.45
Seeing Celestine Kanu's run, Dani‘l Bögelund quickly throws the ball into his path. Celestine Kanu plays the ball forward to Graham Jacobs. Graham Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima collects the pass. Rafael Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Ian Yáñez is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
77.40
Mark Schwarzer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mark Schwarzer finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.44
Ian Yáñez surges forward with the ball. Ian Yáñez flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
89.24
Francois Maqua flicks a high pass forward to Bill Burgess who brings the ball under control. Bill Burgess passes the ball forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dani‘l Bögelund.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Stockport County
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25%
42.5%
32.5%

Scorers
Rafael Lima 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Scifo of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Isaiah Rodgers (GK)
8
2.Ian Yáñez (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
4.Francois Maqua (DEF)
8
5.Bill Burgess (MID)
6
6.Marin Stoichita (MID)
7
7.Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
7
8.Steven Lloyd (MID)
6
9.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
10.Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
6
11.Danny Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
13.Leon Harley (MID)
6
14.Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
6

1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
9
2.Celestine Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Dani‘l Bögelund (DEF)
7
4.Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
6
5.Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
7
7.Mark Schwarzer (MID)
7
8.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
6
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Niccolo Power (ATT)
6
11.Nigel Powell (ATT)
6
 
12.Alistair Hunt (DEF)
0
13.Graham Jacobs (MID)yellow card
5
14.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
6