Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 18,538 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the first half underway!
20.59
0-0Martin Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor passes the ball forward to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.53
1-0John Calabuig kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Isaiah Mendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.14
1-0Francis Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.02
1-0Francis Middleton surges forward with the ball. Francis Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco threads the ball through to Matthew Gallagher but he's offside!
28.41
1-0Ian Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Andrade. Ian Le Saux is warned by the referee! Rafael Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.53
1-0Vincenzo Hollmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.30
1-0Nottingham Forest are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.38
John Calabuig takes it forward alone. John Calabuig makes a simple pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.10
Andre Jardim passes the ball forward to Ronnie Hall. Ronnie Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jonathan Stewart!
44.39
Vincenzo Hollmer kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
51.21
Ronnie Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.13
Francis Middleton makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco makes a simple pass to Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.24
Ian Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Isaiah Mendez manages to gather it comfortably.
61.54
Ian Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.21
Luke Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Le Saux. Ian Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
67.23
Dado Debec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.16
Arsenal are easily keeping Nottingham Forest at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
75.18
Gilles Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Hollmer. Vincenzo Hollmer advances with the ball. Vincenzo Hollmer shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.18
2-0Dado Debec catches Ronnie Hall on the ankles. The referee calls over Dado Debec and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.22
Rafael Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jonathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
89.34
Luke Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Dado Debec. Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
21.4%
48.6%
30%
Scorers