Match Report


Armellini
today's match is sponsored by Armellini


Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 20,226 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.41
Arthur Yeboah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Riggott. Del Riggott makes a probing pass to Dean Jack. Dean Jack plays a perfect one-two with John Arne Kvarme and rushes in on goal... Dean Jack takes a shot at goal but somehow Diogo Costa manages to keep it out.
8.06
David George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Halldór Einarsson!
12.13
David George chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko flicks the ball with his head. Jose Javier Kiko scores for Arsenal!!
18.53
Elbekay Amzine makes a probing pass to John Arne Kvarme. John Arne Kvarme whips in a cross ball towards Dean Jack. Dean Jack connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dean Jack scores for Queens Park Rangers!!
22.20
Ugo Craddock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Arne Kvarme. John Arne Kvarme whips in a cross ball towards Nils Frieser. Nils Frieser flicks the ball with his head. Diogo Costa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.21
Lars Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko plays a perfect one-two with Graham Kanu and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Kiko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Halldór Einarsson manages to keep it out.
30.36
Ugo Craddock knocks the ball forward to Nils Frieser. Nils Frieser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Mcgovern.
32.24
Ashley Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
34.14
Ashley Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.11
David George kicks a strong pass forward to Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey makes a probing pass to Graham Kanu but he's offside!
44.45
Elbekay Amzine makes a probing pass to Dean Jack. Dean Jack shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Lars Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Greg Lowe. Greg Lowe makes a probing pass to Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey goes all the way! Jessie Bailey rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off!
53.27
Mohammed Appiah plays a long ball forward. Nils Frieser shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.30
Lars Rohrschneider passes the ball forward to Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey makes a probing pass to Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Kiko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.55
David George makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Halldór Einarsson!
61.05
David George passes the ball forward to Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu plays a perfect one-two with Jessie Bailey and rushes in on goal... Graham Kanu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Halldór Einarsson manages to gather it comfortably.
66.04
Elbekay Amzine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Jack. Dean Jack knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Pearce.
67.09
Sol Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Frieser. Nils Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.39
Greg Lowe passes the ball forward to Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.57
Greg Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Jessie Bailey. Jessie Bailey shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.51
Greg Lowe threads the ball through to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
David George barges into Ugo Craddock. David George is given a warning by the referee! Ugo Craddock stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Graham Kanu of Arsenal

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 64 vs 36
Play Area
Home team third: 18.67%, Midfield: 50.67%, Away team third: 30.67%