Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
James HayesJames Hayes Rob Baker Rob Baker
Max KingM. King68
G
1
G
73Phil CollymoreP. Collymore
Antonio CabreraA. Cabrera75
D
2
D
68Edward OakesE. Oakes
Graham VassellG. Vassell73
D
3
D
68Arthur EadieA. Eadie
Cliff DijkstraC. Dijkstra70
D
4
D
67Mike RowettM. Rowett
Franco FranzoneF. Franzone72
M
5
D
65Stanley ElliottS. Elliott
Gareth WoodgateG. Woodgate75
M
6
M
76Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Mike CookeM. Cooke73
M
7captain
M
73Simon LjungbergS. Ljungberg
Wayne StewartW. Stewart79
M
captain8
M
70Dion LaverD. Laver
Des SherwoodD. Sherwood67
A
9
A
73Carl LawtonC. Lawton
Antonio Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez74
A
10
A
69Seth LawtonS. Lawton
Sol HuntS. Hunt71
A
11
A
66John ChadwickJ. Chadwick
 
Damian MolinierD. Molinier66
D
12
M
70Emile MayE. May
Abdelkrim AmzineA. Amzine80
M
13
M
69Alexander ClarkeA. Clarke
Graham BeagrieG. Beagrie44
G
14
M
68Alan DaviesA. Davies

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 15,417 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.


0.00
The first half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
2.28
Miguel Almeida darts forward. Miguel Almeida shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.47
Graham Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt makes a defence splitting pass to Gareth Woodgate. Gareth Woodgate strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
4.33
Simon Ljungberg makes a simple pass to John Chadwick. John Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max King who gathers it comfortably.
6.43
Miguel Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
8.26
Gareth Woodgate passes the ball forward to Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.41
Wayne Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Eadie.
12.43
Gareth Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Franzone. With a superhuman jump, Franco Franzone connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Phil Collymore had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
16.02
Arthur Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Mike Rowett who brings the ball under control. Mike Rowett kicks a strong pass forward to John Chadwick. John Chadwick shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
18.36
Mike Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Elliott. Stanley Elliott advances with the ball. Stanley Elliott knocks the ball forward, putting John Chadwick through on goal. John Chadwick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. John Chadwick scores for Newcastle United!!
21.40
Miguel Almeida barges into Wayne Stewart. The referee calls over Miguel Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Wayne Stewart gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.12
Edward Oakes knocks the ball forward to Dion Laver. Dion Laver kicks a strong pass forward to John Chadwick. John Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Max King!
24.17
Cliff Dijkstra runs forward with the ball. Cliff Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.32
Arthur Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida passes the ball forward but Dion Laver is offside!
28.21
Arthur Eadie sees Simon Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Dion Laver who brings the ball under control. Dion Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton powers a header at goal. Max King is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.08
Dion Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Max King is on top of it.
33.47
Graham Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Cooke. With vision, Mike Cooke plays the ball forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.34
Stanley Elliott knocks the ball forward to John Chadwick. John Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Seth Lawton who brings the ball under control. Seth Lawton shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.24
Stanley Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton sees space and advances. Carl Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max King who gathers it comfortably.
38.09
Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
49.21
Newcastle United are dictating the run of play here today.
51.18
Stanley Elliott threads a neat ball through to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Antonio Cabrera!
54.48
Wayne Stewart takes it forward alone. Wayne Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Arthur Eadie and the loose ball is cleared up field.
55.01
Antonio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Wayne Stewart. Wayne Stewart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wayne Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.37
Cliff Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Woodgate. Gareth Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Hunt. With a superhuman jump, Sol Hunt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Phil Collymore gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.01
Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Damian Molinier replacing Cliff Dijkstra and Abdelkrim Amzine replacing Mike Cooke .
61.01
Abdelkrim Amzine passes the ball forward to Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
65.02
Abdelkrim Amzine flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood advances inside the box! Des Sherwood looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
72.08
Antonio Cabrera darts forward. Antonio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Guerrero Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Oakes.
77.09
Arsenal have made a substitution with Graham Beagrie replacing Des Sherwood .
78.11
Franco Franzone chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.05
Damian Molinier passes the ball forward to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.29
Dion Laver flicks a high pass forward. John Chadwick collects the pass. John Chadwick shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Max King!
85.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Miguel Almeida plays the ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.11
Wayne Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Woodgate controls it well on his chest. Gareth Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Phil Collymore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Newcastle United
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
24.2%
42.9%
33%

Scorers
Franco Franzone 12
Mike Cooke 38
Des Sherwood 65
Gareth Woodgate 89
John Chadwick 18
Carl Lawton 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gareth Woodgate of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Max King (GK)
8
2.Antonio Cabrera (DEF)
7
3.Graham Vassell (DEF)
6
4.Cliff Dijkstra (DEF)
6
5.Franco Franzone (MID)goal scored
8
6.Gareth Woodgate (MID)goal scored
9
7.Mike Cooke (MID)goal scored
8
8.Wayne Stewart (MID)
8
9.Des Sherwood (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Antonio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
7
11.Sol Hunt (ATT)
7
 
12.Damian Molinier (DEF)
6
13.Abdelkrim Amzine (MID)
7
14.Graham Beagrie (GK)
6

1.Phil Collymore (GK)
6
2.Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
7
4.Mike Rowett (DEF)
6
5.Stanley Elliott (DEF)
8
6.Miguel Almeida (MID)yellow card
6
7.Simon Ljungberg (MID)
7
8.Dion Laver (MID)
7
9.Carl Lawton (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Seth Lawton (ATT)
6
11.John Chadwick (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Emile May (MID)
0
13.Alexander Clarke (MID)
0
14.Alan Davies (MID)
0