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 Derby County. A crowd of 16,210 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Marcus Benjamin comes in with a late challenge on Dado Debec. The referee calls over Marcus Benjamin and shows him a yellow card! Dado Debec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.19
0-0Thomas Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dado Debec. Dado Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Steve Galli easily smothers it.
4.04
0-1Marcus Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-David Müller. J-David Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Davis. Dean Davis powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.43
0-1Dean Davis catches Luke Salako on the ankles. The referee calls over Dean Davis and warns him to calm down! Luke Salako runs off the knock.
20.36
0-1Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.00
0-1Andy Cutler passes the ball forward to Alistair Thompson. Alistair Thompson brings the ball forward. Alistair Thompson passes the ball forward but Dean Davis is offside!
26.07
0-1Luke Salako makes a simple pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi makes a probing pass to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.53
Eduardo Pardo makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Pardo makes a probing pass to J-David Müller. J-David Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Wieczorek.
38.53
Ian Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.01
Alistair Thompson threads the ball through to J-David Müller. J-David Müller shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jonathan Stewart.
40.58
Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike whips in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Steve Galli manages to keep it out.
45.00
Anthony Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Pardo.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
49.56
Ian Le Saux makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.52
Thomas Wieczorek makes a probing pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.10
Dado Debec chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.15
Marcus Benjamin threads the ball through to Dean Davis. Dean Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Jonathan Stewart had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
63.36
Anthony Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.16
Luke Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi makes a probing pass to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
77.58
Luke Salako brings the ball forward. Luke Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.43
Arek Pol barges into Vincenzo Hollmer. The referee calls over Arek Pol and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Hollmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.26
Dado Debec threads the ball through to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.49
Arek Pol makes a probing pass to Dean Davis. Dean Davis shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.07
Dado Debec threads the ball through to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Steve Galli!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
25.3%
42.7%
32%
Scorers