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 Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
6.24
0-1Stanley Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino sees space and advances. Giacomo Savino goes all the way! Giacomo Savino shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.41
0-1Linus Schäfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gennaro Pesaresi. Gennaro Pesaresi passes the ball forward to Mike Finney. Mike Finney goes all the way! Mike Finney takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
10.12
0-1Giacomo Savino clumsily knocks into Ian Le Saux. The referee calls over Giacomo Savino and warns him to calm down! Ian Le Saux gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.14
Anthony Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Shaun Weir had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
21.31
John Calabuig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from distance. Eddie Mike scores for Arsenal!!
27.16
2-1Gennaro Pesaresi sees a break and surges forward. Gennaro Pesaresi kicks a strong pass forward to Jo Riverola but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.24
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.06
John Calabuig knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike threads the ball through to Harvey McManaman but he's offside!
36.51
Linus Schäfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Pesaresi. Gennaro Pesaresi threads the ball through to Mike Finney. Mike Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jo Riverola!
42.03
2-2John Calabuig chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Lineker.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the second half underway!
47.35
Giacomo Savino passes the ball forward to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
48.20
Rio Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.54
Gennaro Pesaresi makes a simple pass to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Higginbotham.
54.42
Thomas Wieczorek chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Le Saux. Ian Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.20
Giacomo Savino makes a simple pass to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.11
Thomas Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.58
Linus Schäfer plays a long ball forward. Mike Finney knocks the ball forward to Jo Riverola but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.36
2-2Dado Debec makes a probing pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman flicks the ball with his head but somehow Shaun Weir manages to keep it out.
75.50
2-2Gennaro Pesaresi clumsily knocks into Dado Debec. Gennaro Pesaresi is given a warning by the referee! Dado Debec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.44
Rio Gascoigne sees space and advances. Rio Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.19
Dado Debec sees a break and surges forward. Dado Debec knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Shaun Weir is on top of it.
81.13
Warren Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne advances with the ball. Rio Gascoigne plays a perfect one-two with Jo Riverola and rushes in on goal... Rio Gascoigne tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
89.34
Gilles Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Le Saux. Ian Le Saux makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Anthony Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Shaun Weir is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%
Scorers
| Eddie Mike 14, 21 | Giacomo Savino 6 Jo Riverola 37 |