Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Cambridge United | Cambridge United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Diogo Costa | D. Costa |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Thierry Scholes | T. Scholes | |||||||||
| Jun Ichi Matsuda | J. Matsuda |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Steven Montague | S. Montague | |||||||||
| Lars Rohrschneider | L. Rohrschneider |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Mike Atherton | M. Atherton | |||||||||
| Alberto Pearce | A. Pearce | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Mervin Fowler | M. Fowler | |||||||||
| Dean Mcgovern | D. Mcgovern | | 64 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Ralph Riza | R. Riza | |||||||||
| David George | D. George | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Graham Newby | G. Newby | |||||||||
| Greg Lowe | G. Lowe | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Jonathan Edworthy | J. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Ashley Howey | A. Howey | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Kieron Owen | K. Owen | |||||||||
| Graham Kanu | G. Kanu | | 74 | A | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Dean Scholes | D. Scholes | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Kiko | J. Kiko |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Graham Charlton | G. Charlton | |||||||||
| Les Fowler | L. Fowler | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Nicholas Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Cambridge United in this league cup game. A crowd of 5,487 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
2.46
0-0Greg Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Thierry Scholes manages to keep it out.
3.22
0-0Dean Scholes knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Ball. Nicholas Ball goes all the way! Nicholas Ball rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.16
0-0David George kicks a strong pass forward to Les Fowler. Les Fowler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Fowler.
6.15
Alberto Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David George. David George surges forward with the ball. David George lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.18
Ashley Howey knocks the ball forward to Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu makes a probing pass to Les Fowler. Les Fowler shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.03
Graham Newby sees a break and surges forward. Graham Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.25
Ashley Howey passes the ball forward to Les Fowler. Les Fowler threads the ball through to Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Thierry Scholes.
27.09
1-0Lars Rohrschneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David George. David George knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Javier Kiko scores for Arsenal!!
30.19
Dean Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Atherton.
32.28
1-0Graham Charlton comes in with a late challenge on Dean Mcgovern. Graham Charlton is warned by the referee! Dean Mcgovern gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.55
1-0David George passes the ball forward to Les Fowler. Les Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Kanu but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.39
Jonathan Edworthy kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Ball. Nicholas Ball goes all the way! Nicholas Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.17
1-0Nicholas Ball barges into Lars Rohrschneider. Nicholas Ball is warned by the referee! Lars Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
38.06
Ashley Howey flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu shoots from long range. Thierry Scholes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.08
Greg Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Thierry Scholes is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
47.17
Lars Rohrschneider makes a probing pass to David George. David George chips the ball to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.16
David George threads the ball through to Les Fowler. Les Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.03
Ashley Howey passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Thierry Scholes!
51.31
Ashley Howey surges forward with the ball. Ashley Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Thierry Scholes!
54.40
Alberto Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Lowe. Greg Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Thierry Scholes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.28
Jun Ichi Matsuda kicks a strong pass forward to David George. David George makes a simple pass to Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
60.55
David George knocks the ball forward to Les Fowler. Les Fowler shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.14
Graham Newby takes it forward alone. Graham Newby goes all the way! Graham Newby shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.28
David George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Fowler. Les Fowler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Thierry Scholes manages to gather it comfortably.
67.17
Jun Ichi Matsuda decides to run forward with the ball. Jun Ichi Matsuda kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.07
Greg Lowe catches Kieron Owen on the ankles. Greg Lowe is warned by the referee! Kieron Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.06
Ashley Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.37
Alberto Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.05
Ashley Howey kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko plays a perfect one-two with Graham Kanu and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Kiko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.53
Greg Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Kiko. Jose Javier Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Graham Kanu. Graham Kanu powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jose Javier Kiko 27, 83 Graham Kanu 38, 54, 78, 90 |