Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     ArsenalArsenal
Rik MontRik Mont John Miller John Miller
Wes EtheringtonW. Etherington78
G
1
G
81Mihai RaduciouM. Raduciou
Des VernazzaD. Vernazza72
D
2
D
71Andy DalglishA. Dalglish
Leon BeckhamL. Beckham71
D
3
D
76Terry McleodT. Mcleod
Spencer InsleyS. Insley71
D
4
D
73Miguel SanzM. Sanz
Scott GranvilleS. Granville74
D
captain5
M
77Martin PlattM. Platt
Enrique ButraguenoE. Butragueno74
M
6
M
80Gonzalo RosasG. Rosas
Jorge SoaresJ. Soares75
M
7captain
M
49Neil MikeN. Mike
Simone DilisoS. Diliso79
A
8
M
63Darren EdworthyD. Edworthy
Sora OgawaS. Ogawa79
A
9
A
71Dave Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips
Alpay ÖzalanA. Özalan75
A
10
A
74Des BestD. Best
Graham PetersG. Peters73
A
11
A
79Manuel FonsecaM. Fonseca
 
Victor MonteroV. Montero71
D
12
D
71Gaetano AlessiG. Alessi
Chris GeorgeC. George72
M
13
M
49Sol HackworthS. Hackworth
Darius LisbieD. Lisbie74
A
14
A
71David Van HimstD. Van Himst

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Arsenal in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Stockdale.


0.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
2.53
Dave Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Des Best controls it well on his chest. Des Best advances inside the box! Des Best makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.14
Darren Edworthy chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.55
Jorge Soares hits a low pass to Graham Peters. Graham Peters plays a scrappy one-two with Sora Ogawa and advances towards the goal... Graham Peters looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Mihai Raduciou. What a great pair of hands!
12.03
Spencer Insley flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Soares who brings the ball under control. Jorge Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
20.59
Dave Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Des Best. Des Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.49
Miguel Sanz passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas plays a one-two with Des Best and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gonzalo Rosas provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Wes Etherington.
30.04
With vision, Jorge Soares picks a pass forward to Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares connects with a diving header. Mihai Raduciou comfortably picks it out of the air!
32.25
Neil Mike flicks a high ball forward to Dave Wright-Phillips who takes it down. Dave Wright-Phillips shoots from distance. Wes Etherington gets down and covers it.
33.15
Terry Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Manuel Fonseca. Without breaking stride, Manuel Fonseca plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.17
Gonzalo Rosas hacks Jorge Soares from behind! The referee calls over Gonzalo Rosas and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Soares runs off the knock.
38.42
Alpay Özalan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alpay Özalan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Mihai Raduciou. Excellent save.
39.37
Simone Diliso catches Dave Wright-Phillips on the ankles. Simone Diliso is warned by the referee! Dave Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
42.49
Darren Edworthy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Platt. Martin Platt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
45.00
Neil Mike threads the ball through to Des Best. Des Best shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
47.51
Spencer Insley knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso rushes past Miguel Sanz! Simone Diliso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes Martin Platt's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
51.19
Andy Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Mcleod. Terry Mcleod hits a low pass to Neil Mike. Neil Mike knocks the ball forward to Dave Wright-Phillips but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.27
Gonzalo Rosas chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca plays a one-two with Neil Mike and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Manuel Fonseca provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.46
Jorge Soares passes the ball forward to Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan lofts in a cross ball towards Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Mihai Raduciou had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
60.14
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Darius Lisbie replacing Alpay Özalan .
65.14
Martin Platt takes a long throw-in. Gonzalo Rosas advances with the ball. Gonzalo Rosas knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Platt. Martin Platt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Des Vernazza is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
66.58
Andy Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas who takes it down. Gonzalo Rosas brings the ball forward. Gonzalo Rosas plays a one-two with Dave Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Gonzalo Rosas strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Wes Etherington manages to keep it out.
69.48
Jorge Soares flicks a high pass forward. Graham Peters comfortably collects the pass. Graham Peters edges inside the box! Graham Peters takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
77.08
Arsenal have made a substitution with David Van Himst replacing Des Best .
78.13
From the throw-in, Manuel Fonseca picks out Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas takes it forward alone. Gonzalo Rosas lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
79.26
Jorge Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
81.37
Miguel Sanz catches Graham Peters on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Sanz and warns him to calm down! Graham Peters runs off the knock.
84.18
Martin Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mike. Neil Mike edges inside the box! Neil Mike shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.37
Neil Mike threads the ball through to David Van Himst. David Van Himst shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.15
Jorge Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Neil Mike hits a low pass to David Van Himst. David Van Himst shoots from distance. Wes Etherington gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
31.5%
46.6%
21.9%

Scorers
Simone Diliso 57
Manuel Fonseca 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Fonseca of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Wes Etherington (GK)
8
2.Des Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Leon Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Spencer Insley (DEF)
6
5.Scott Granville (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Butragueno (MID)
6
7.Jorge Soares (MID)
7
8.Simone Diliso (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Sora Ogawa (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Özalan (ATT)
7
11.Graham Peters (ATT)
7
 
12.Victor Montero (DEF)
0
13.Chris George (MID)
0
14.Darius Lisbie (ATT)
6

1.Mihai Raduciou (GK)
8
2.Andy Dalglish (DEF)
7
3.Terry Mcleod (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Sanz (DEF)
6
5.Martin Platt (MID)
6
6.Gonzalo Rosas (MID)yellow card
8
7.Neil Mike (MID)
8
8.Darren Edworthy (MID)
6
9.Dave Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
10.Des Best (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gaetano Alessi (DEF)
0
13.Sol Hackworth (MID)
0
14.David Van Himst (ATT)
6