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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 17,273 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
3.37
Philippe Ducrocq makes a simple pass to Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Formon. Robbie Formon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.50
Rafael Semedo knocks the ball forward to Robbie Formon. Robbie Formon tries a spectacular long range effort. Diogo Costa easily smothers it.
10.37
Alberto Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey makes a probing pass to Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance. Andy Kitson easily smothers it.
12.26
Alberto Pearce makes a probing pass to Greg Lowe. Greg Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
15.17
Ashley Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance but Andy Kitson is on top of it.
16.05
Dragan Vugrinec makes a probing pass to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Mercer and rushes in on goal... Alpay Ayaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Diogo Costa easily smothers it.
18.20
Dragan Vugrinec brings the ball forward. Dragan Vugrinec lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.08
Ashley Howey threads the ball through to Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez passes the ball forward to Les Fowler. Les Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.28
Dragan Vugrinec knocks the ball forward to Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.46
David George chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez goes all the way! Stanley Mendez rockets a shot on goal but Andy Kitson is on top of it.
27.43
Dragan Vugrinec flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer goes all the way! Ashley Mercer tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
28.56
Ledley Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Howey. Ashley Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Fowler. Les Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Mendez but he's offside!
30.08
David George advances with the ball. David George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
34.21
David George flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Les Fowler but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.17
Dragan Vugrinec chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer goes all the way! Ashley Mercer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Diogo Costa manages to gather it comfortably.
38.28
Ashley Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Jeffers and rushes in on goal... Stanley Mendez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Andy Kitson easily smothers it.
39.48
Greg Lowe catches Dragan Vugrinec on the ankles. Greg Lowe is given a warning by the referee! Dragan Vugrinec stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.55
Rafael Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer goes all the way! Ashley Mercer tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Diogo Costa.
42.34
Gianfranco Tramezzani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Fowler but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
48.09
David George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Les Fowler. Les Fowler powers a header at goal but somehow Andy Kitson manages to keep it out.
57.10
Alpay Ayaz barges into Ledley Lowe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.50
Ashley Howey passes the ball forward to Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez makes a probing pass to Ashley Jeffers but he's offside!
60.45
Ashley Howey decides to run forward with the ball. Ashley Howey kicks a strong pass forward to Les Fowler but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.41
Greg Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez goes all the way! Stanley Mendez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
65.26
Arturo Butragueno catches Alpay Ayaz on the ankles. Arturo Butragueno is given a warning by the referee! Alpay Ayaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.12
Gianfranco Tramezzani brings the ball forward. Gianfranco Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendez. Stanley Mendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Andy Kitson manages to keep it out.
72.57
Alberto Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Lowe. Greg Lowe takes it forward alone. Greg Lowe shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.47
Ashley Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jeffers. Ashley Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.57
Rafael Semedo makes a probing pass to Robbie Formon. Robbie Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Mercer. Ashley Mercer shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.50
Ashley Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Fowler. Les Fowler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.50
Ledley Lowe sweeps the ball long. Les Fowler plays a perfect one-two with Stanley Mendez and rushes in on goal... Les Fowler takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Kitson.
87.21
Leon Le Saux hacks Les Fowler from behind! Leon Le Saux is given a warning by the referee! Les Fowler runs off the knock.
89.58
Ashley Jeffers barges into Leon Le Saux. The referee calls over Ashley Jeffers and warns him to calm down! Leon Le Saux gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Ipswich Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Mercer of Ipswich Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 5 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.4712643678161 vs 42.5287356321839
Play Area
Home team third: 25.29%, Midfield: 43.68%, Away team third: 31.03%