Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Exeter City. A crowd of 18,765 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Exeter City kick off!
8.48
0-0Aron Thorsteinsson threads the ball through to Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha makes a probing pass to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards flicks the ball with his head. Pius Job easily smothers it.
9.13
0-0Stephen Kalac flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Van Steenveldt. Nick Van Steenveldt flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Leon.
10.33
0-0Kenichi Watanabe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mile Laybutt. Mile Laybutt kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.28
Gabriel Wieler makes a probing pass to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski flicks the ball with his head. Pius Job easily smothers it.
15.57
Albrecht Jaschke kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Wright. Scott Wright shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
16.03
Albrecht Jaschke makes a beautiful solo run. Albrecht Jaschke shoots from distance but it is tipped over by José Bravo.
18.57
Yoximar Rosales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow José Bravo manages to keep it out.
21.52
Yoximar Rosales makes a probing pass to Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke knocks the ball forward to Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.57
Mile Laybutt brings the ball forward. Mile Laybutt plays a perfect one-two with Scott Wright and rushes in on goal... Mile Laybutt tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
26.48
Aron Thorsteinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards tries a spectacular long range effort. Pius Job easily smothers it.
27.48
0-1Ebi Gadocha kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski powers a header at goal. It's there!! Pius Job has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.02
0-1Duncan Souness comes in with a late challenge on Ebi Gadocha. Duncan Souness is warned by the referee! Ebi Gadocha stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.24
0-1Exeter City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Exeter City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
53.03
Gabriel Wieler knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.55
Nick Van Steenveldt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.15
Gabriel Wieler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoximar Rosales.
60.29
0-1Gabriel Wieler makes a probing pass to Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski passes the ball forward but Muzzy Türkyilmaz is offside!
63.12
Stephen Kalac controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kenichi Watanabe.
65.50
Rafael Leon knocks the ball forward to Mile Laybutt. Mile Laybutt passes the ball forward to Scott Wright. Scott Wright tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
67.18
Duncan Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Kalac.
73.20
Albrecht Jaschke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog whips in a cross ball towards Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius directs the ball goalwards with his head. José Bravo manages to gather it comfortably.
75.38
Nick Van Steenveldt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.48
Nick Van Steenveldt chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Pius Job.
81.14
Rafael Leon threads the ball through to Mile Laybutt. Mile Laybutt knocks the ball forward to Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.56
0-1Yoximar Rosales clumsily knocks into Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Yoximar Rosales is shown the yellow card! Muzzy Türkyilmaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
28%
40%
32%
Scorers