Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,259 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.16
0-0Kevin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez picks a pass forward to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Mihai Raduciou.
5.35
0-0Hauke Engels takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland flicks the ball on with his first touch. Dave Wright-Phillips reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.13
0-0Nicolas Alvarez surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Alvarez makes a great pass forward. Scott Brady runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.41
0-0Daniel Winterburn clumsily knocks into Manuel Fonseca. The referee calls over Daniel Winterburn and warns him to calm down! Manuel Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.41
0-0Gonzalo Rosas flicks a high pass forward. Des Best collects the pass. Des Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.22
Gonzalo Rosas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Best. Des Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.00
1-0Martin Platt flicks a high pass forward to Dave Wright-Phillips who brings the ball under control. Dave Wright-Phillips rushes past Kevin Cleland! Dave Wright-Phillips cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dave Wright-Phillips!
28.58
Nicolas Alvarez makes a probing pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Albert Vila. With a superhuman jump, Albert Vila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.10
1-0Gonzalo Rosas catches Hauke Engels on the ankles. The referee calls over Gonzalo Rosas and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Engels runs off the knock.
33.25
Gonzalo Rosas takes it forward alone. Gonzalo Rosas shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
38.10
Miguel Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Albert Vila. Miguel Sanz is warned by the referee! Albert Vila stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.25
Nicolas Alvarez threads the ball through to Albert Vila. Albert Vila shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.26
Scott Brady knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Albert Vila. With a superhuman jump, Albert Vila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Gonzalo Rosas passes the ball forward to Des Best. Des Best shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jan Vennegoor Hill.
45.00
1-0Sol Hackworth takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nicolas Alvarez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
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. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!
47.06
Hauke Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Vila. Albert Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.47
Miguel Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Platt. Martin Platt makes a simple pass to Des Best. Des Best shoots from long range but it flies wide!
54.20
Gaetano Alessi sees space and advances. Gaetano Alessi shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jan Vennegoor Hill with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
59.33
Martin Platt hacks Nicolas Alvarez from behind! The referee brings Martin Platt to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Alvarez runs off the knock.
60.44
2-1West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing Kevin Cleland and Norman Scowcroft replacing Scott Brady .
61.49
Gonzalo Rosas surges forward with the ball. Gonzalo Rosas shoots from 20 yards. Jan Vennegoor Hill gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
65.05
Sol Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Dave Wright-Phillips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Des Best. Des Best jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jan Vennegoor Hill gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
66.33
Tiago Viana surges forward with the ball. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.26
Terry Mcleod plays the ball forward to Martin Platt. Martin Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Hackworth. Sol Hackworth shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.05
Hauke Engels hits a low pass to Norman Scowcroft. Norman Scowcroft shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.53
Arsenal have made a substitution with David Van Himst replacing Des Best .West Ham United have made a substitution with Stanley Cope replacing Nicolas Alvarez .
79.37
Hauke Engels threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope shoots from distance. Good keeping from Mihai Raduciou as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.35
2-2Corner kick to West Ham United. Hauke Engels plays it to the far post. Alberto Monteiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.31
John Ripley decides to run forward with the ball. John Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Scowcroft. Norman Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Monteiro but he's offside!
84.06
Hauke Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope edges inside the box! Stanley Cope shoots from just inside the box. Mihai Raduciou gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Hauke Engels deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Mihai Raduciou. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
29.2%
51.4%
19.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dave Wright-Phillips of Arsenal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mihai Raduciou (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaetano Alessi (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Martin Platt (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gonzalo Rosas (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Sol Hackworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dave Wright-Phillips (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Des Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Vickers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mike (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Van Himst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Winterburn (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Alvarez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Hauke Engels (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Brady (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albert Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tiago Viana (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alberto Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Norman Scowcroft (ATT) | | 8 |
| 14. | Stanley Cope (MID) | 7 | |