Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.


0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
2.49
Mike Moncur makes a probing pass to Romarin Wome. Romarin Wome plays the ball forward to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Brand.
3.40
Alexander Ferhaoui threads the ball through to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Steinar Tessem. What a save!
4.21
Alexander Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Steinar Tessem had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
8.47
Dean Anderton plays the ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.17
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson hits a low pass to John Royce. John Royce threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui rushes past Hugo Fuentes! Moustapha Elhamdaoui tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Ledley Brand. Excellent block.
12.18
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson sees Romarin Wome in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romarin Wome controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass runs straight at the defence! Anthony Windass muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Kristinn Ingi Kárason.
14.02
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson sees Dean Anderton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Anderton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass makes a convincing header. It's there!! Kristinn Ingi Kárason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.52
Dean Anderton threads the ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui whips in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Kristinn Ingi Kárason comfortably punches it away to safety.
20.01
Simon Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Rae. Alex Rae sees Patricio Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.59
Alex Rae threads the ball through to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Tessem who gathers it comfortably.
26.09
Tijani Van Fessem makes a probing pass to John Royce. John Royce plays the ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha makes a looping header on goal. Kristinn Ingi Kárason manages to gather it easily.
28.57
Alexander Ferhaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.22
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson flicks a high ball forward to Artur Belodedici who takes it down. Artur Belodedici brings the ball forward. Artur Belodedici whips in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kristinn Ingi Kárason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.26
Kelvin Robinson makes a simple pass to Alexander Ferhaoui. Alexander Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.53
Ledley Brand flicks a high pass forward. Jo‘l Tassali controls it well on his chest. Jo‘l Tassali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.04
Dean Anderton hacks Jo‘l Tassali from behind! The referee brings Dean Anderton to one side and gives him a warning! Jo‘l Tassali stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Tijani Van Fessem threads a neat ball through to John Royce. John Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.10
Alex Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina finds some space and shoots from distance but Steinar Tessem is on top of his game. Good keeping!
55.50
Simon Fortune drives a long ball upfield. Patricio Molina shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.18
Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Callum Dalglish replacing Mike Moncur and Wes Gallagher replacing Romarin Wome .
61.23
Dean Anderton plays the ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha makes a looping header on goal. Kristinn Ingi Kárason gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
63.08
Dean Anderton flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Windass who brings the ball under control. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.33
Artur Belodedici takes it forward alone. Artur Belodedici shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Kristinn Ingi Kárason!
66.34
Tijani Van Fessem pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tijani Van Fessem kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.17
Callum Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, John Royce. John Royce sees Moustapha Elhamdaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moustapha Elhamdaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha but the linesman indicates offside!
72.55
Tijani Van Fessem comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Molina. The referee calls over Tijani Van Fessem and warns him to calm down! Patricio Molina runs off the knock.
73.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Fuentes picks a pass forward to Alexander Ferhaoui. Alexander Ferhaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.39
Dean Anderton flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Windass who brings the ball neatly under control. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.06
Kubilay Özalan catches Callum Dalglish on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.56
With some swift thinking, Wes Gallagher plays the ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.49
Wes Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Alexander Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward to Kubilay Özalan who brings the ball under control. Kubilay Özalan lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
29.9%
41.4%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Windass of Manchester United