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 Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
2.46
0-0René Blanc kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.19
Eddie Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to António Rios who gathers it comfortably.
6.02
0-0Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.03
0-0Benoit Ficini makes a simple pass to René Blanc. René Blanc deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi makes a probing pass to Romarin Job. Romarin Job makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by António Rios.
9.28
0-0Thomas Coronado chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham shoots from distance but it flies wide!
12.15
0-0Hachemi Murati barges into Thomas Coronado. Hachemi Murati is warned by the referee! Thomas Coronado stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.46
Muzzy Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
15.11
Michael Zois kicks a strong pass forward to Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rio Potts easily picks it out of the air!
18.22
Piotr Kozminski passes the ball forward to René Blanc. René Blanc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but António Rios easily smothers it!
21.30
Lefteris Anastasiou barges into Nigel Peckham. The referee calls over Lefteris Anastasiou and warns him to calm down! Nigel Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.43
Kubilay Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance but António Rios is on top of it.
32.46
1-0Kubilay Ayaz threads the ball through to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi kicks a strong pass forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romarin Job!
39.17
Gabi Raducioiu comes in with a late challenge on Philippe Ueltschi. The referee calls over Gabi Raducioiu and warns him to calm down! Philippe Ueltschi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.27
Eddie Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Eddie Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by António Rios.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
49.55
Lefteris Anastasiou flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Castillo. Gary Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Rio Potts is on top of it.
57.40
Tomasz Swierczewski makes a simple pass to Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Potts who gathers it comfortably.
59.50
Kubilay Ayaz makes a simple pass to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lefteris Anastasiou.
61.33
Jakob Prantl knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.52
Lefteris Anastasiou threads the ball through to Michael Zois. Michael Zois knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.18
Thomas Coronado kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow António Rios manages to keep it out.
72.12
Kubilay Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
79.06
Lefteris Anastasiou chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Castillo. Gary Castillo knocks the ball forward to Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.33
Thomas Coronado flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
85.13
Thomas Coronado makes a simple pass to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi goes all the way! Philippe Ueltschi rockets a shot on goal but António Rios is on top of it.
87.02
Gary Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rio Potts.
89.20
Kubilay Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nigel Peckham scores for Arsenal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.4%
32.6%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%
Scorers
| Romarin Job 32 Nigel Peckham 89 |