Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Igor Boksic | I. Boksic |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 | | Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone | |||||||||
| Mitchell Penders | M. Penders |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Marcel Riel | M. Riel |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Manuel Abbiati | M. Abbiati |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Gavin Merson | G. Merson | |||||||||
| Dino Brambilla | D. Brambilla | | 53 | M | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Billy Newton | B. Newton | |||||||||
| Emanuele Malafronte | E. Malafronte | | 57 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Danny Mendonca | D. Mendonca | ||||||||
| Leon Godber | L. Godber | | 69 | M | | 7 | | | M | 66 | | Jamie Whelan | J. Whelan | ||||||||
| Edward Galli | E. Galli | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Simon Robson | S. Robson | |||||||||
| Pablo Ruiz | P. Ruiz |  | 50 | A | | 9 | | M | 65 | | Max Sharpe | M. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Guerino Russo | G. Russo | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Marcel Kurth | M. Kurth | |||||||||
| Ivan Mora | I. Mora | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Cristian Di Fabio | C. Di Fabio | | 50 | D | | 12 | | A | 69 | | Leonardo Lorenzo | L. Lorenzo | |||||||||
| Ashley Hunt | A. Hunt | | 44 | M | | 13 | | G | 68 | | Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | |||||||||
| Alec Young | A. Young | | 62 | A | | 14 | | M | 64 | | Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Everton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Minto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Minto.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off!
3.09
0-1Danny Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth skips past Marcel Riel! Marcel Kurth comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Igor Boksic with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
6.48
0-1Emanuele Malafronte threads the ball through to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Ivan Mora provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Krunoslav Gorgone manages to gather it.
20.13
0-1Edward Galli flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Russo controls it well on his chest. Guerino Russo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.50
Billy Newton hits a low pass to Simon Robson. Simon Robson threads the ball through to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.59
Emanuele Malafronte plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz rushes past Richard Hopkin! Pablo Ruiz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.33
Simon Robson surges forward with the ball. Simon Robson knocks in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Igor Boksic manages to keep it out.
30.58
0-1John Sullivan catches Manuel Abbiati on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Abbiati runs off the knock.
32.05
Simon Robson makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Robson shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.26
Simon Robson comes in with a late challenge on Emanuele Malafronte. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emanuele Malafronte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.22
Les Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Whelan. Jamie Whelan passes the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth knocks in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Igor Boksic manages to keep it out.
42.06
0-1Marcel Riel makes a probing pass to Leon Godber. Leon Godber runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Godber makes a probing pass to Pablo Ruiz but he's offside!
44.54
Emanuele Malafronte threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz rushes past Richard Hopkin! Pablo Ruiz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Everton start the second half!
47.08
0-1With great vision, Simon Robson plays the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Mitchell Penders and the loose ball is cleared up field.
53.07
0-1Manuel Abbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Galli. Edward Galli passes the ball forward to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Merson.
59.38
Max Sharpe hacks Emanuele Malafronte from behind! Max Sharpe is shown the yellow card! Emanuele Malafronte stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.59
Edward Galli flicks a high ball forward to Guerino Russo who takes it down. Guerino Russo plays a quick one-two with Pablo Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Guerino Russo shoots from just inside the box but Krunoslav Gorgone is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
63.54
Richard Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Whelan. Jamie Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth makes a pass forward but John Sullivan makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
65.02
Max Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.45
Jamie Whelan flicks a high pass forward. John Sullivan collects the pass. John Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
75.42
Leon Godber clumsily knocks into Danny Mendonca. Leon Godber is shown the yellow card! Danny Mendonca stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.17
Gavin Merson catches Pablo Ruiz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Ruiz runs off the knock.
81.40
Jamie Whelan takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Danny Mendonca. With a delightful solo run, Danny Mendonca stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Mendonca shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Igor Boksic comfortably smothers it!
84.08
Emanuele Malafronte kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz advances inside the box! Pablo Ruiz shoots from just inside the box but somehow Les Lisbie happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.09
Marcel Riel laces a weighted ball forward to Leon Godber. Leon Godber threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz makes a probing pass between the defence to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.42
Mitchell Penders makes a simple pass to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ruiz who takes it down. Pablo Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%
Scorers
| Marcel Kurth 3, 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Kurth of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Igor Boksic (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mitchell Penders (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marcel Riel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Abbiati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dino Brambilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emanuele Malafronte (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Godber (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Edward Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pablo Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Guerino Russo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cristian Di Fabio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ashley Hunt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Krunoslav Gorgone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Les Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Merson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Billy Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jamie Whelan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Robson (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Max Sharpe (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Marcel Kurth (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | John Sullivan (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary McGrory (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Dyer (MID) | 0 | |