Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 7,820 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Keane.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Keane.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the match!
3.55
0-0Gavin Robson knocks the ball forward to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.53
0-1Omer Hackworth darts forward. Omer Hackworth sees Sol Wright just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sol Wright comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.52
0-1Fernando Rodriquez barges into Anton Kirschner. The referee calls over Fernando Rodriquez and warns him to calm down! Anton Kirschner runs off the knock.
14.39
0-1Andy Dickov threads a neat ball through to Danilo Carvalho. Seeing a gap ahead, Danilo Carvalho plays the ball forward to Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.52
Yves-A. Zugna flicks a high pass forward to Danilo Carvalho who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Danilo Carvalho stretches the opposition's defence. Danilo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.55
0-1Ruel Lockley flicks a high ball forward to Sol Wright who takes it down. Sol Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Valerio Lotti!
34.55
0-1Syd Gallagher barges into Carlos Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.55
0-1Free kick to Arsenal just outside the area...
36.11
Wladimiro Martino takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
38.15
Without breaking stride, Warren Neville plays the ball forward to Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro plays a one-two with Anton Thielemann and rushes in on goal... Carlos Loureiro rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Trevor Hackworth!
39.05
Andy Dickov threads the ball through to Wladimiro Martino. Wladimiro Martino flicks a high ball forward to Anton Kirschner who takes it down. Anton Kirschner shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
44.18
Giuseppe Comandini knocks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Carvalho. Danilo Carvalho sees Anton Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Kirschner makes a simple pass, allowing Carlos Loureiro to run into the box. Carlos Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Macclesfield Town kicking off!
47.34
Adam Youds kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
48.07
Yves-A. Zugna passes the ball forward to Danilo Carvalho. Danilo Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro rushes past Fernando Rodriquez! Carlos Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.25
Cor Jongsma flicks a high pass forward. Omer Hackworth collects the pass. Omer Hackworth surges forward with the ball. Omer Hackworth shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
59.06
With vision, Wladimiro Martino plays the ball forward to Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro threads a neat, attacking ball through to Anton Thielemann. Anton Thielemann takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
61.51
Syd Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Robson. Gavin Robson passes the ball forward to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray skips past Yves-A. Zugna! Marcus Murray shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.17
Anton Kirschner comes in with a late challenge on Syd Gallagher. The referee warns Anton Kirschner to calm down! Syd Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.47
Paul Metzger makes a probing pass to Sol Wright. Sol Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Lambertini.
75.04
Yves-A. Zugna threads a neat ball through to Wladimiro Martino. Seeing a gap ahead, Wladimiro Martino plays the ball forward to Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
77.49
3-1Arsenal have made a substitution with Daniel Ferrer replacing Anton Kirschner .
78.56
3-1Showing composure, Omer Hackworth laces a through ball forward to Sol Wright. Sol Wright plays a one-two with Marcus Murray and rushes in on goal... Sol Wright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Giuseppe Comandini.
81.37
3-1Alfredo Lambertini hits a low pass to Warren Neville. Warren Neville surges forward with the ball. Warren Neville plays a one-two with Anton Thielemann and rushes in on goal... Fernando Rodriquez hacks Warren Neville from behind! Warren Neville appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.25
Wladimiro Martino kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
85.19
Andy Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Murray. The referee calls over Andy Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Murray stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.17
Giuseppe Comandini takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Yves-A. Zugna. Yves-A. Zugna darts forward. Yves-A. Zugna flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Trevor Hackworth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
88.42
Warren Neville takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Anton Thielemann. Anton Thielemann flicks the ball on with his first touch. Adam Youds jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
22.4%
45.9%
31.8%
Scorers
| Anton Kirschner 39 Carlos Loureiro 44, 48 | Sol Wright 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Loureiro of Arsenal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Valerio Lotti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giuseppe Comandini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Lambertini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yves-A. Zugna (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andy Dickov (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Warren Neville (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wladimiro Martino (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Danilo Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Anton Kirschner (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Carlos Loureiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Anton Thielemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nicol˜ Battistini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Gelsi (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Trevor Hackworth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Gallagher (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Cor Jongsma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Youds (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Omer Hackworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marcus Murray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sol Wright (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Craig Deane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lee White (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Croft (GK) | 0 | |