Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
James HayesJames Hayes Darren Hickson Darren Hickson
Max KingM. King68
G
1
G
80Matías FrancoM. Franco
Luis FariaL. Faria68
D
2
D
71Garry DalglishG. Dalglish
Loic LachuerL. Lachuer69
D
3
D
75Cesar MoutinhoC. Moutinho
Julian ReyesJ. Reyes71
D
4
D
77Alun CooperA. Cooper
Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer73
M
5
M
79Modeste SongM. Song
Adolfo GutierrezA. Gutierrez69
M
6captain
M
78Gilles TolleyG. Tolley
Eben GargoE. Gargo84
M
captain7
M
81Dave WijngaardenD. Wijngaarden
Mateus PeladoM. Pelado72
M
8
M
76Martin KaiserM. Kaiser
Cedric LurlingC. Lurling70
A
9
A
76Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie70
A
10
A
84Rafael MolownyR. Molowny
Neil MccallN. Mccall70
A
11
A
78Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa
 
Pedro BravoP. Bravo66
D
12
D
70Luis LozanoL. Lozano
Tim SummerbellT. Summerbell70
M
13
M
76Ross DelaneyR. Delaney
Daniel PrietoD. Prieto72
A
14
A
76Stefan VöllerS. Völler

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Tottenham Hotspur in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
4.10
Cesar Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.37
Garry Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.37
Luis Faria barges into Martin Kaiser. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Kaiser runs off the knock.
10.31
Luis Faria catches Rafael Molowny on the ankles. Luis Faria is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Molowny gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.27
Garry Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Cesar Moutinho. Cesar Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Max King with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
15.31
Garry Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hibbs who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs connects with a diving header but is denied by Max King. Excellent save.
18.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Wijngaarden plays the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Modeste Song. Modeste Song finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Max King is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.46
Rafael Molowny sees space and advances. Rafael Molowny edges inside the box! Rafael Molowny rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Max King. Excellent save.
22.26
Dave Wijngaarden knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Max King manages to keep it out.
27.48
With intelligent vision, Loic Lachuer laces a through ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie powers a header at goal but somehow Matías Franco manages to keep it out.
30.19
Gilles Tolley sees Martin Kaiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny connects with a diving header but Max King is on top of it.
32.19
Garry Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gilles Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Max King!
33.14
Eben Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateus Pelado. Mateus Pelado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.21
Garry Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs plays a scrappy one-two with Simón Figueroa and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Duncan Hibbs provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.51
Dave Wijngaarden gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Loic Lachuer.
40.49
Modeste Song makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
44.33
Alun Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Modeste Song. Modeste Song shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Max King.
45.00
Gilles Tolley takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Patricio Ferrer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Arsenal kick off!
47.58
Dave Wijngaarden catches Eben Gargo on the ankles. The referee calls over Dave Wijngaarden and shows him a yellow card! Eben Gargo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.25
Martin Kaiser runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Kaiser shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.38
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Pedro Bravo replacing Luis Faria, Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado and Daniel Prieto replacing Neil Ritchie .
61.40
Modeste Song sees Simón Figueroa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simón Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Song. Modeste Song directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.42
Modeste Song sees space and advances. Modeste Song knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max King who gathers it comfortably.
69.01
Modeste Song hacks Tim Summerbell from behind! Modeste Song is shown the yellow card! Tim Summerbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.38
Gilles Tolley makes a simple pass to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.26
Eben Gargo threads a neat ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Dalglish.
73.58
Alun Cooper makes a simple pass to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Molowny controls it well on his chest. Rafael Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Max King is on top of it.
77.05
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Luis Lozano replacing Garry Dalglish .
81.24
Dave Wijngaarden comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Gutierrez. The referee calls over Dave Wijngaarden and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.55
Gilles Tolley takes it forward alone. Gilles Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Max King. What a save!
84.56
Cesar Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Dave Wijngaarden controls it well on his chest. Dave Wijngaarden rushes past Tim Summerbell! Dave Wijngaarden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Max King is on top of it.
89.37
Alun Cooper barges into Patricio Ferrer. Alun Cooper is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
12
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
24.1%
75.9%
Play Area
38%
41.8%
20.3%

Scorers
Duncan Hibbs 12
Modeste Song 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Hibbs of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Max King (GK)
9
2.Luis Faria (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
6
4.Julian Reyes (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6.Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
7.Eben Gargo (MID)
6
8.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9.Cedric Lurling (ATT)
6
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Bravo (DEF)
6
13.Tim Summerbell (MID)
6
14.Daniel Prieto (ATT)
6

1.Matías Franco (GK)
6
2.Garry Dalglish (DEF)
7
3.Cesar Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Alun Cooper (DEF)
6
5.Modeste Song (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
6.Gilles Tolley (MID)
7
7.Dave Wijngaarden (MID)yellow card
7
8.Martin Kaiser (MID)
6
9.Duncan Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rafael Molowny (ATT)
7
11.Simón Figueroa (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Lozano (DEF)
6
13.Ross Delaney (MID)
0
14.Stefan Völler (ATT)
0