Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 18,678 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off the first half!
3.26
0-0Nicolas Alonso makes a probing pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.53
0-0Dani‘l Hansen clumsily knocks into Egill Ríkhardsson. Dani‘l Hansen is warned by the referee! Egill Ríkhardsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.37
0-0Oleg Fenton barges into Romarin Job. Oleg Fenton is shown the yellow card! Romarin Job runs off the knock.
21.21
0-0Oleg Fenton clumsily knocks into Romarin Job. Oleg Fenton is warned by the referee! Romarin Job carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.18
Kubilay Ayaz threads the ball through to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Gadocha who gathers it comfortably.
24.27
0-0Manuel Palacios threads the ball through to Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
28.50
Enzo Cavalcante clumsily knocks into Eddie Walker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.22
René Blanc knocks the ball forward to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.40
Jakob Prantl makes a simple pass to René Blanc. René Blanc kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ebi Kozminski.
42.34
0-0Eddie Walker decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job powers a header at goal. Jurek Gadocha manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the second half underway!
53.50
Enzo Cavalcante comes in with a late challenge on Kubilay Ayaz. The referee calls over Enzo Cavalcante and warns him to calm down! Kubilay Ayaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.38
Stefan Thern kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz goes all the way! Ismael Ayaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.37
Dani‘l Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Job. Romarin Job shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.44
Eddie Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.05
Kubilay Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jurek Gadocha.
67.07
Eddie Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Blanco.
69.55
Benoit Ficini chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jurek Gadocha easily picks it out of the air!
71.54
Oleg Fenton makes a probing pass to Enzo Cavalcante. Enzo Cavalcante knocks the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from long range but it flies wide!
77.56
0-0Ebi Kozminski passes the ball forward to Enzo Cavalcante. Enzo Cavalcante passes the ball forward to Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson makes a probing pass to Dave Westwood but he's offside!
78.44
1-0Jakob Prantl knocks the ball forward to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job plays a perfect one-two with Arthur Dryden and rushes in on goal... Romarin Job cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.16
Ebi Kozminski threads the ball through to Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Enzo Cavalcante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Rio Potts manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
26%
43.8%
30.1%
Scorers
| Romarin Job 78 |