Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,321 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.


0.00
Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.11
Gavin Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francesco G. Di Vicino. Francesco G. Di Vicino knocks the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoann Rizzetto.
3.14
John Godber makes a simple pass to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards John Godber. Luis Faria hacks John Godber from behind! Penalty not given!!
8.39
John Godber comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Di Vicino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francesco G. Di Vicino stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.47
Hannes Stiepermann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hannes Stiepermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Ehiogu but he's offside!
12.28
Hannes Stiepermann laces a through ball forward to John Godber. John Godber makes a simple pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Max King is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.33
Mateus Pelado threads a neat ball through to Francesco G. Di Vicino. Francesco G. Di Vicino knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gutierrez. Adolfo Gutierrez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adolfo Gutierrez scores for Arsenal!!
27.38
Darius Moncur passes the ball forward to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Max King!
28.04
Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. David Ehiogu shoots from long range. Max King gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
30.03
Mateus Pelado threads a neat ball through to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.08
Mateus Pelado flicks a high pass forward. Wagneau Bouisset collects the pass. Wagneau Bouisset shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.37
Yoann Rizzetto makes a probing pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.49
Kieron Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to John Godber. John Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
48.36
John Godber sees space and advances. John Godber finds some space and shoots from distance but Max King reads it well. Fabulous stop!
53.04
John Godber passes the ball forward to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.20
Gavin Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Di Vicino. Francesco G. Di Vicino knocks the ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
59.23
Eben Gargo catches Darius Moncur on the ankles. Eben Gargo is warned by the referee! Darius Moncur gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.38
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Pedro Bravo replacing Luis Faria, Sylvain Gascoigne replacing Francesco G. Di Vicino and Rafael Campos replacing Neil Mccall .
69.04
Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Max King didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.47
Yoann Rizzetto makes a probing pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Max King. Excellent save.
73.57
Sylvain Gascoigne sees space and advances. Sylvain Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Yemon Kimura gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.12
With imagination, Hannes Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.21
Eben Gargo decides to run forward with the ball. Eben Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Kieron Lua-Lua's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.25
Eben Gargo takes a quick corner, playing it short to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
81.36
Mateus Pelado sees Wagneau Bouisset in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wagneau Bouisset knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
85.15
Daniel Wainwright comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Gascoigne. Daniel Wainwright is warned by the referee! Sylvain Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.18
Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward to David Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max King who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
John Godber flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Stiepermann controls it well on his chest. Hannes Stiepermann makes a beautiful solo run. Hannes Stiepermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
27.8%
45.8%
26.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wagneau Bouisset of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Max King (GK)
8
2.Luis Faria (DEF)
6
3.Graham Vassell (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)goal scored
8
6.Francesco G. Di Vicino (MID)
7
7.Eben Gargo (MID)
6
8.Mateus Pelado (MID)
7
9.Daniel Prieto (ATT)
6
10.Wagneau Bouisset (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Bravo (DEF)
6
13.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
14.Rafael Campos (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
7
2.Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
5
6.Darius Moncur (MID)
6
7.Hannes Stiepermann (MID)
7
8.John Godber (MID)yellow card
7
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10.Jason Midgley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Niccolo Dixon (ATT)
7
 
12.Greg Duberry (ATT)
0
13.Neil Prior (MID)
0
14.Arthur Mustoe (MID)
0