Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Mark YothersMark Yothers Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Kristinn Ingi KárasonK. Kárason82
G
captain1
G
80Vasyl LevchenkoV. Levchenko
Simon FortuneS. Fortune70
D
2
D
84Martins DedéM. Dedé
Lomano ShieldsL. Shields72
D
3
D
83Vincent CollinsV. Collins
Ledley BrandL. Brand70
D
4
D
82James DiazJ. Diaz
Hugo FuentesH. Fuentes70
D
5
D
77João LugoJ. Lugo
Kelvin RobinsonK. Robinson79
M
6
M
90Facundo RiveroF. Rivero
Jo‘l TassaliJ. Tassali82
M
7
M
83Alfred CrooksA. Crooks
Alexander FerhaouiA. Ferhaoui79
M
8
A
89Oscar SilvaO. Silva
Patricio MolinaP. Molina74
A
9
A
83Alexandru CuzaA. Cuza
Guillermo PothuizenG. Pothuizen79
A
10
A
88Vesa SalminenV. Salminen
Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan80
A
11captain
A
78Walter TisciW. Tisci
 
John HollowayJ. Holloway65
D
12
D
76Scott BattyS. Batty
Ricardo AgudeloR. Agudelo73
M
13
M
77Edward ThatcherE. Thatcher
Matheus Henrique SerginhoM. Serginho74
A
14
A
76Leon FloresL. Flores

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.


0.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
3.04
Ledley Brand flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Robinson who takes it down. Kelvin Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen connects with a diving header. Vasyl Levchenko manages to gather it easily.
4.24
Alfred Crooks passes the ball forward to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Hugo Fuentes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.33
It's a corner kick. Facundo Rivero kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Kubilay Özalan gets to the ball and clears it up field.
8.03
Alfred Crooks hacks Lomano Shields from behind! The referee calls over Alfred Crooks and shows him a yellow card! Lomano Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.38
Facundo Rivero kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kristinn Ingi Kárason!
10.05
James Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Crooks who takes it down. Alfred Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva plays a scrappy one-two with Vesa Salminen and advances towards the goal... Oscar Silva muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Lomano Shields!
12.06
Vincent Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks makes a simple pass to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.34
Martins Dedé threads the ball through to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza rockets a shot on goal. Alexandru Cuza scores for Middlesbrough!!
20.32
Kelvin Robinson knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Molina and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Pothuizen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Vincent Collins.
22.38
James Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero threads the ball through to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.25
Vincent Collins sees Facundo Rivero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Facundo Rivero plays the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci rushes past Lomano Shields! Walter Tisci tries a spectacular strike but Kristinn Ingi Kárason reads it well. Great keeping!
30.02
Alexander Ferhaoui makes a probing pass to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martins Dedé.
33.48
Ledley Brand makes a probing pass to Kelvin Robinson. Kelvin Robinson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kelvin Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.12
James Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Rivero who brings the ball under control. Facundo Rivero flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza plays a one-two with Oscar Silva and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alexandru Cuza provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Kristinn Ingi Kárason is on top of it.
36.22
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
42.05
Alfred Crooks knocks the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
44.59
Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Silva controls it well on his chest. Oscar Silva skips past Ledley Brand! Oscar Silva shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Kristinn Ingi Kárason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
47.34
Alexander Ferhaoui passes the ball forward to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
48.46
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Vesa Salminen controls it well on his chest. Vesa Salminen tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
53.37
Showing composure, Alfred Crooks plays the ball forward to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
55.39
Alexander Ferhaoui makes a simple pass to Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martins Dedé.
60.46
Vincent Collins knocks the ball forward to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero threads a neat ball through to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kristinn Ingi Kárason gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
61.39
Hugo Fuentes hacks Oscar Silva from behind! Hugo Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Oscar Silva stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.38
Alexander Ferhaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Diaz.
66.55
Facundo Rivero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Facundo Rivero tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
67.54
Ledley Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Tassali. Jo‘l Tassali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.33
Simon Fortune passes the ball forward to Alexander Ferhaoui. Alexander Ferhaoui surges forward with the ball. Alexander Ferhaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina powers a header at goal. Vasyl Levchenko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.30
Jo‘l Tassali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vasyl Levchenko effortlessly picks it out of the air!
78.15
Ledley Brand threads the ball through to Kelvin Robinson. Kelvin Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Molina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.25
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Silva holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
87.38
Jo‘l Tassali knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Middlesbrough
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
30.4%
40.2%
29.3%

Scorers
Alexandru Cuza 14
Oscar Silva 22, 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Silva of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings