Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 16,642 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
Arsenal get the match underway!
2.40
Roberto F. Ferrari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.37
Marek Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes plays a perfect one-two with Youri Karpin and rushes in on goal... Shaun Oakes rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
9.55
Daisuke Nanami catches Stephen Tiatto on the ankles. The referee calls over Daisuke Nanami and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Tiatto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.05
Martin Ravelli sees space and advances. Martin Ravelli shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.28
Mario Vugrinec makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Vugrinec lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.51
Martin Matthäus takes it forward alone. Martin Matthäus goes all the way! Martin Matthäus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
26.07
Marek Lato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin goes all the way! Youri Karpin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Morrison.
28.23
Bernard Tchoutang deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Mcgovern. Warren Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Lee who gathers it comfortably.
30.46
Aki Stenius clumsily knocks into Bernard Tchoutang. The referee calls over Aki Stenius and warns him to calm down! Bernard Tchoutang hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.03
Johan Bergmark makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Ravelli. Martin Ravelli threads the ball through to Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Daisuke Nanami but he's offside!
33.01
Mario Vugrinec threads the ball through to Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.33
Daisuke Nanami hacks Rafik Kermali from behind! The referee calls over Daisuke Nanami and warns him to calm down! Rafik Kermali runs off the knock.
42.20
Craig Carter makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Dale Lee has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
47.24
Ashley Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Alvaro Maldonado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alvaro Maldonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.39
Martin Matthäus makes a probing pass to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius whips in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Morrison!
53.58
Marek Lato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Oakes and rushes in on goal... Youri Karpin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.57
Mario Vugrinec makes a probing pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Aki Stenius but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.10
Martin Matthäus makes a probing pass to Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes passes the ball forward but Aki Stenius is offside!
65.38
Bernard Tchoutang kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Mcgovern. Warren Mcgovern advances with the ball. Warren Mcgovern shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.17
Martin Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.40
Marek Lato makes a beautiful solo run. Marek Lato goes all the way! Marek Lato rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Kevin Morrison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.18
Bernard Tchoutang passes the ball forward to Martin Ravelli. Martin Ravelli makes a probing pass to Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett makes a probing pass to Ashley Gascoigne but he's offside!
77.11
Martin Ravelli threads the ball through to Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.23
Johan Bergmark catches Youri Karpin on the ankles. Johan Bergmark is given a warning by the referee! Youri Karpin runs off the knock.
79.15
Johan Haeldermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Matthäus. Martin Matthäus brings the ball forward. Martin Matthäus whips in a cross ball towards Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.41
Mario Vugrinec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin goes all the way! Youri Karpin shoots from just inside the box but Kevin Morrison is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
24.1%
41%
34.9%
Scorers
Shaun Oakes 18 Youri Karpin 54 Marek Lato 71 Aki Stenius 79 | Ashley Gascoigne 42 |