Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Newcastle United in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,183 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.
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.
0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
Arthur Eadie knocks the ball forward to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Albert Pirri reads it well. Excellent save!
3.58
Carl Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Seth Lawton controls it well on his chest. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
4.47
Franco Franzone flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Sandro Carnasciali. Sandro Carnasciali makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.40
Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Carl Lawton collects the pass. Carl Lawton whips in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.55
Cliff Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Oakes.
15.02
Emile May flicks a high pass forward to Carl Lawton who brings the ball under control. Carl Lawton plays a scrappy one-two with George Human and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Carl Lawton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
22.47
Scott McGrory passes the ball forward to Graham Beagrie. Graham Beagrie threads a neat ball through to Sandro Carnasciali. Sandro Carnasciali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.53
Scott McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Woodgate. Gareth Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne shoots from long range but somehow Phil Collymore manages to keep it out.
30.33
Scott McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne threads the ball through to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.05
Gavin Maclean comes in with a late challenge on Emile May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emile May hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.12
Scott McGrory hacks Stanley Elliott from behind! The referee calls over Scott McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Elliott runs off the knock.
39.51
Alexander Clarke makes a simple pass to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
42.24
Gavin Maclean barges into Emile May. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Gavin Maclean!! Emile May runs off the knock.
44.58
Carl Lawton threads a neat ball through to Emile May. Emile May whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Albert Pirri!
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
48.13
Alexander Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Emile May collects the pass. Emile May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
53.02
Sandro Carnasciali hacks George Human from behind! The referee calls over Sandro Carnasciali and shows him a yellow card! George Human stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.06
Gareth Woodgate brings the ball forward. Gareth Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Franco Franzone. Franco Franzone heads the ball goalwards. Franco Franzone scores for Arsenal!!
60.10
Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Max King replacing Cliff Dijkstra and Daniel Prieto replacing Des Sherwood .
63.09
Edward Oakes threads a neat ball through to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Human. George Human shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.32
George Human makes an attacking run forward. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
69.11
Alexander Clarke hits a low pass to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Almeida and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Carl Lawton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.18
Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. George Human holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Human knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.34
Arsenal have made a substitution with Patricio Ferrer replacing Franco Franzone .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Simon Ljungberg replacing Miguel Almeida .
78.43
Alexander Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Emile May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile May whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Albert Pirri with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
80.43
Newcastle United have made a substitution with John Chadwick replacing Carl Lawton .
83.30
Mike Rowett drives a long ball upfield. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Albert Pirri had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
87.44
Pablo Iglesias hacks Simon Ljungberg from behind! The referee brings Pablo Iglesias to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Ljungberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
35.6%
45.2%
19.2%
Scorers
Franco Franzone 55 | Carl Lawton 15, 69 Seth Lawton 78 Simon Ljungberg 83 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Lawton of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
1. | Albert Pirri (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Scott McGrory (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
3. | Gavin Maclean (DEF) | ![]() | 3 |
4. | Cliff Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Franco Franzone (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
6. | Gareth Woodgate (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Sylvain Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Graham Beagrie (GK) | 6 | |
9. | Des Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Pablo Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Sandro Carnasciali (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
12. | Max King (GK) | 6 | |
13. | Patricio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Daniel Prieto (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Phil Collymore (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Mike Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Edward Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Arthur Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stanley Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Emile May (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Alexander Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Carl Lawton (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Seth Lawton (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | George Human (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Simon Ljungberg (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
13. | Alan Davies (MID) | 0 | |
14. | John Chadwick (ATT) | 6 |