Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Nicholas BroadNicholas Broad Computer Player Computer Player
Shota HumanS. Human68
G
1
G
54Aaron BarryA. Barry
Stan GoodwinS. Goodwin52
D
2
D
69Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Marcel RielM. Riel67
D
3
D
68Don StrachanD. Strachan
Manuel AbbiatiM. Abbiati51
D
4
D
63Mick FinneyM. Finney
Dino BrambillaD. Brambilla52
M
5
M
73Claudio M. Di StefanoC. Di Stefano
Emanuele MalafronteE. Malafronte55
M
6
M
52Alfred LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Jody EadieJ. Eadie67
M
7
M
46Alfredo LilloA. Lillo
Kelvin BaileyK. Bailey52
M
captain8
M
43Francis GodberF. Godber
Pablo RuizP. Ruiz49
A
9
A
74Jan BackesJ. Backes
Ivan MoraI. Mora51
A
10
A
45Peter WeaverP. Weaver
Guerino RussoG. Russo51
A
11captain
A
44Dion AndertonD. Anderton
 
Cristian Di FabioC. Di Fabio50
D
12
D
58Gennaro MicilloG. Micillo
Gavin MortonG. Morton52
M
13
D
55Adam JoachimA. Joachim
Alec YoungA. Young62
A
14
G
48Malcolm MooreM. Moore

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,645 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Colchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Griffin.


0.00
Colchester United get the match underway!
3.10
Stan Goodwin makes a simple pass to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte hits a low pass to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz but the linesman indicates offside!
8.21
Stan Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Emanuele Malafronte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emanuele Malafronte threads the ball through to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
12.19
Don Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Lillo. Alfredo Lillo passes the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver makes a probing pass between the defence to Dion Anderton. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dion Anderton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.58
Sebastian Möller hacks Jody Eadie from behind! The referee calls over Sebastian Möller and warns him to calm down! Jody Eadie runs off the knock.
18.01
Jody Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora hits a low pass to Guerino Russo. Mick Finney catches Guerino Russo on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
20.07
Emanuele Malafronte knocks the ball forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ruiz but he's offside!
22.13
Don Strachan threads the ball through to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Peter Weaver is offside!
26.24
Jody Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ruiz collects the pass. Pablo Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Aaron Barry!
28.52
Mick Finney knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Di Stefano. Claudio M. Di Stefano flicks a high pass forward. Dion Anderton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.41
Manuel Abbiati flicks a high pass forward. Dino Brambilla collects the pass. Dino Brambilla laces a through ball forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz but the linesman indicates offside!
34.08
Mick Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Ljungberg. With some swift thinking, Alfred Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes runs straight at the defence! Jan Backes shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Backes!
38.40
Emanuele Malafronte brings the ball forward. Emanuele Malafronte finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
39.01
Emanuele Malafronte surges forward with the ball. Emanuele Malafronte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Barry manages to gather it.
42.52
Mick Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Ljungberg. Showing composure, Alfred Ljungberg laces a weighted ball forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.54
Stan Goodwin sees space and advances. Stan Goodwin makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Goodwin shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Alfredo Lillo.

45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
47.08
Emanuele Malafronte hacks Francis Godber from behind! The referee calls over Emanuele Malafronte and shows him a yellow card! Francis Godber grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.44
Jody Eadie clumsily knocks into Alfred Ljungberg. Jody Eadie is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Ljungberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.23
Mick Finney hits it upfield. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shota Human who gathers it comfortably.
55.16
Mick Finney hits a low pass to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Peter Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Weaver shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.35
Claudio M. Di Stefano sees a break and surges forward. Claudio M. Di Stefano shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.57
Arsenal have made a substitution with Alec Young replacing Ivan Mora .Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Dion Anderton .
63.57
With vision, Don Strachan plays the ball forward to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg sees Jan Backes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.17
With a delightful solo run, Kelvin Bailey stretches the opposition's defence. Kelvin Bailey plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Young and advances towards the goal... Kelvin Bailey rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.13
Adam Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Peter Weaver who takes it down. Peter Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.53
Marcel Riel receives the ball from a throw-in from Stan Goodwin. Marcel Riel plays the ball forward to Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie passes the ball forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.19
Alfred Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.13
Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
87.33
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Marcel Riel chips the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte picks a pass forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gennaro Micillo.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Colchester United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.8%
41.1%
31.1%

Scorers
Jan Backes 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Backes of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Shota Human (GK)
7
2.Stan Goodwin (DEF)
7
3.Marcel Riel (DEF)
7
4.Manuel Abbiati (DEF)
6
5.Dino Brambilla (MID)
6
6.Emanuele Malafronte (MID)yellow card
7
7.Jody Eadie (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Bailey (MID)
6
9.Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Ivan Mora (ATT)
6
11.Guerino Russo (ATT)
6
 
12.Cristian Di Fabio (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Morton (MID)
0
14.Alec Young (ATT)
6

1.Aaron Barry (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Möller (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Mick Finney (DEF)
8
5.Claudio M. Di Stefano (MID)
7
6.Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
8
7.Alfredo Lillo (MID)
6
8.Francis Godber (MID)
6
9.Jan Backes (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Peter Weaver (ATT)
6
11.Dion Anderton (ATT)
6
 
12.Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
13.Adam Joachim (DEF)
6
14.Malcolm Moore (GK)
6