Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     ArsenalArsenal
Darren HicksonDarren Hickson James Hayes James Hayes
Matías FrancoM. Franco80
G
1
G
68Max KingM. King
Garry DalglishG. Dalglish71
D
2
D
73Graham VassellG. Vassell
Cesar MoutinhoC. Moutinho75
D
3
D
71Julian ReyesJ. Reyes
Alun CooperA. Cooper77
D
4
D
73Gavin MacleanG. Maclean
Ross DelaneyR. Delaney76
M
5
M
73Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Modeste SongM. Song79
M
captain6captain
M
84Eben GargoE. Gargo
Dave WijngaardenD. Wijngaarden81
M
7
M
72Ricardo SotoR. Soto
Martin KaiserM. Kaiser76
M
8
M
72Mateus PeladoM. Pelado
Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs76
A
9
A
71Cedric LurlingC. Lurling
Rafael MolownyR. Molowny84
A
10
A
71Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa78
A
11
A
72Daniel PrietoD. Prieto
 
Stefan VöllerS. Völler76
A
12
D
68Luis FariaL. Faria
Oswaldo SopalskiO. Sopalski75
M
13
M
70Tim SummerbellT. Summerbell
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson74
A
14
A
70Rafael CamposR. Campos

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Match Report
It's a sunny day 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 great condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
2.35
Ricardo Soto flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Neil Ritchie shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
4.40
Cedric Lurling threads the ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Alun Cooper hacks Neil Ritchie from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
4.40
The referee points to the spot..
5.53
Daniel Prieto takes a slow run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.58
Simón Figueroa decides to run forward with the ball. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Vassell.
8.38
Cesar Moutinho sees space and advances. Cesar Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Modeste Song. Modeste Song knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Graham Vassell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
10.32
Ricardo Soto receives the ball from a throw-in from Mateus Pelado. Ricardo Soto sees space and advances. Ricardo Soto shoots from distance. Solid save from Matías Franco.
12.38
Ricardo Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto makes a probing pass between the defence to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.04
Graham Vassell sees space and advances. Graham Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Neil Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.42
Dave Wijngaarden barges into Ricardo Soto. Dave Wijngaarden is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.05
Modeste Song hits a low pass to Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden kicks a strong pass forward to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Max King.
24.35
Dave Wijngaarden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Max King with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
27.07
Graham Vassell clumsily knocks into Rafael Molowny. The referee calls over Graham Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Molowny runs off the knock.
28.32
Ricardo Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.14
Modeste Song flicks a high pass forward. Martin Kaiser collects the pass. Martin Kaiser shoots from 25 yards. Max King gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
33.42
Cesar Moutinho makes a probing pass to Modeste Song. Modeste Song sees Dave Wijngaarden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Wijngaarden flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molowny. Some silky footwork from Rafael Molowny provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Max King.
34.09
Martin Kaiser takes a quick corner, playing it short to Cesar Moutinho. Julian Reyes steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
39.24
Modeste Song knocks the ball to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa hits a low pass to Martin Kaiser. Some good footwork from Martin Kaiser provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Gavin Maclean.
44.27
Ross Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Simón Figueroa controls it well on his chest. Simón Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Max King is on top of his game. Good keeping!
45.00
Simón Figueroa makes a simple pass to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Graham Vassell.
45.00
Martin Kaiser takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alun Cooper strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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 kick off!
48.20
Modeste Song sees space and advances. Modeste Song makes a great pass forward. Rafael Molowny runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.27
Dave Wijngaarden laces a weighted ball forward to Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.17
Tottenham Hotspur have made 3 substitutions with Stefan Völler replacing Simón Figueroa, Oswaldo Sopalski replacing Martin Kaiser and Billy Thomson replacing Duncan Hibbs .Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Luis Faria replacing Julian Reyes and Rafael Campos replacing Neil Ritchie .
61.18
Alun Cooper plays the ball forward to Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.32
Showing composure, Garry Dalglish plays the ball forward to Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson runs straight at the defence! Billy Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.49
Cesar Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward. Ross Delaney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Delaney plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Thomson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ross Delaney provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
73.13
Dave Wijngaarden makes a probing pass to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.22
Arsenal have made a substitution with Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado .
79.32
Luis Faria clumsily knocks into Billy Thomson. The referee brings Luis Faria to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.29
Graham Vassell surges forward with the ball. Graham Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Lurling holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cedric Lurling plays a quick one-two with Patricio Ferrer and rushes in on goal... Cedric Lurling tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.37
With a delightful solo run, Dave Wijngaarden stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Wijngaarden whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Song. Modeste Song rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Max King had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%

Scorers
Simón Figueroa 24
Martin Kaiser 51
Modeste Song 89
Daniel Prieto 6 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Modeste Song of Tottenham Hotspur

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

1.Max King (GK)
7
2.Graham Vassell (DEF)yellow card
7
3.Julian Reyes (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6.Eben Gargo (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Soto (MID)
7
8.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9.Cedric Lurling (ATT)
6
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Prieto (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Luis Faria (DEF)
5
13.Tim Summerbell (MID)
6
14.Rafael Campos (ATT)
6