Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Arsenal and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.28
0-0Ebi Deyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gabriele Malagò easily smothers it.
9.45
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.37
0-0Piotr Lubanski clumsily knocks into Alvaro Miller. Piotr Lubanski is warned by the referee! Alvaro Miller stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.09
0-0Johan Haeldermans knocks the ball forward to Marek Lato. Marek Lato kicks a strong pass forward to Alonso Aravena. Alonso Aravena goes all the way! Alonso Aravena rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
27.56
Alonso Aravena catches Omer Brown on the ankles. The referee calls over Alonso Aravena and warns him to calm down! Omer Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.11
Alex White chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
32.12
Randy Hall catches Alonso Aravena on the ankles. The referee calls over Randy Hall and warns him to calm down! Alonso Aravena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.34
0-0Marek Lato makes a probing pass to Alonso Aravena. Alonso Aravena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriele Malagò who gathers it comfortably.
36.20
1-0Mario Vugrinec knocks the ball forward to Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alonso Aravena. Alonso Aravena makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gabriele Malagò had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
39.57
Les Grondin passes the ball forward to Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Lee who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
57.46
Rafik Kermali knocks the ball forward to Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna threads the ball through to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.03
Alex White makes a simple pass to Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.16
Graham Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.16
Aki Stenius hacks Ronnie Guppy from behind! Aki Stenius is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Guppy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.29
Johan Haeldermans makes a probing pass to Marek Lato. Marek Lato sees space and advances. Marek Lato shoots from 25 yards but Gabriele Malagò is on top of it.
75.50
James Mustoe makes a probing pass to Graham Charles. Graham Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dale Lee easily picks it out of the air!
77.28
Alex White passes the ball forward to Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
84.31
Graham Charles knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.45
1-1Alex White knocks the ball forward to Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller passes the ball forward but Marcus Maddison is offside!
89.53
Alex White kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Scorers