Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
0-0Salomon Billong chips the ball to his team mate, Luukas Taulerus. Luukas Taulerus kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.36
0-0Dragan Tomic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius knocks the ball forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Yyvind Halle is on top of it.
8.02
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.59
Bristol City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.22
0-0Martin Matthäus makes a probing pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Oakes but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.56
Luukas Taulerus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann goes all the way! Jonas Zimmermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Dale Lee easily smothers it.
14.26
Piotr Lubanski sees a break and surges forward. Piotr Lubanski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius goes all the way! Aki Stenius cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.34
Luukas Taulerus sees space and advances. Luukas Taulerus finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.18
1-0Dragan Tomic flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes goes all the way! Shaun Oakes rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Shaun Oakes!
26.06
1-0Stephen Tiatto hacks Alpay Türkyilmaz from behind! Stephen Tiatto is warned by the referee! Alpay Türkyilmaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.51
Stephen Tiatto makes a simple pass to Mario Vugrinec. Mario Vugrinec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius goes all the way! Aki Stenius tries a spectacular strike. Aki Stenius scores for Arsenal!!
34.58
Ernest Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.25
Dragan Tomic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.42
Ernest Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz goes all the way! Alpay Türkyilmaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
53.40
Stephen Tiatto makes a probing pass to Dragan Tomic. Dragan Tomic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.18
2-1Salomon Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Gutierrez. Ernest Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Lee who gathers it comfortably.
55.19
Mario Vugrinec kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.18
2-1Martin Matthäus comes in with a late challenge on Luukas Taulerus. The referee calls over Martin Matthäus and shows him a yellow card! Luukas Taulerus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.03
Stephan Auer hacks Dragan Tomic from behind! Stephan Auer is warned by the referee! Dragan Tomic runs off the knock.
66.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.34
Alvaro Maldonado makes a probing pass to Martin Matthäus. Martin Matthäus passes the ball forward to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius threads the ball through to Youri Karpin but he's offside!
71.36
2-1Salomon Billong catches Youri Karpin on the ankles. Salomon Billong is shown the yellow card! Youri Karpin stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.21
Ugo Fortune passes the ball forward to Luukas Taulerus. Luukas Taulerus threads the ball through to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Lee who gathers it comfortably.
73.23
Piotr Lubanski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragan Tomic. Dragan Tomic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius powers a header at goal but somehow Yyvind Halle manages to keep it out.
75.10
Luukas Taulerus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dale Lee easily smothers it.
77.59
Mario Vugrinec threads the ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Fortune.
84.31
Luukas Taulerus threads the ball through to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.37
Luukas Taulerus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz plays a perfect one-two with Peter Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Alpay Türkyilmaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Dale Lee.
90.00
Peter Unsworth hacks Stephen Tiatto from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Tiatto runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%
Scorers