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 Aston Villa. A crowd of 20,303 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
2.05
0-0Romarin Job hacks Craig Cope from behind! The referee calls over Romarin Job and shows him a yellow card! Craig Cope carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.53
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.56
1-0René Blanc threads the ball through to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham passes the ball forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.33
1-0Piotr Kozminski threads the ball through to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Eadie.
20.02
1-0Pablo Marcos clumsily knocks into Piotr Kozminski. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Piotr Kozminski runs off the knock.
26.58
Philippe Ueltschi barges into Pascal Breitner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pascal Breitner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.51
René Blanc threads the ball through to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.54
1-0Youl Ramond chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Rio Potts manages to keep it out.
36.08
1-0Billy Eadie brings the ball forward. Billy Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.04
Thomas Coronado chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz passes the ball forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Gemmill.
44.24
Emile Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Emile Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Potts who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Piotr Kozminski makes a probing pass to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker makes a probing pass to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stuart Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
49.46
Kubilay Ayaz makes a simple pass to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.28
1-0Eddie Walker clumsily knocks into Youl Ramond. Eddie Walker is given a warning by the referee! Youl Ramond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.29
Eddie Walker makes a probing pass to Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.09
Craig Hansen threads the ball through to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher goes all the way! Ralph Fletcher shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.37
Eddie Walker sees space and advances. Eddie Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.37
Youl Ramond knocks the ball forward to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Coronado.
67.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
69.45
Craig Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.44
René Blanc takes it forward alone. René Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.36
2-0Eddie Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Ueltschi but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.57
René Blanc flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
79.01
Aston Villa are easily keeping Arsenal at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.00
René Blanc decides to run forward with the ball. René Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
Scorers
| Romarin Job 7, 71 Nigel Peckham 84 |