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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,566 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Carlisle United and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.


0.00
Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.21
Leon Harley comes in with a late challenge on Tomek Wilimowski. Leon Harley is given a warning by the referee! Tomek Wilimowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.13
Ian Yáñez makes a simple pass to Leon Harley. Leon Harley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Harley shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.39
Greg Lawton flicks a high pass forward to Sol Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Sol Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
15.54
Adolfo Delgado clumsily knocks into Arthur Greening. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Greening stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.10
Ade Garba chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson threads a neat ball through to Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.37
Adolfo Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Marin Stoichita who brings the ball under control. Marin Stoichita threads the ball through to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.43
Erik Ásgeirsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening runs straight at the defence! Arthur Greening side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.49
Tomek Wilimowski flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Levrat who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Levrat cuts inside the box! Emmanuel Levrat makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Cyrille Bedrossian is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.34
Erik Ásgeirsson makes a simple pass to Rene Klein. Rene Klein threads a neat ball through to Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.54
Showing wonderful composure, Tomek Wilimowski plays the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Delgado.
38.29
With vision, Marin Stoichita plays the ball forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.39
Bill Burgess threads the ball through to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Carlisle United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.48
Rene Klein hacks Francois Maqua from behind! Rene Klein is shown the yellow card! Francois Maqua runs off the knock.
51.45
Tomek Wilimowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
53.23
Bill Burgess threads the ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Marrocolo. With a superhuman jump, Manuele Marrocolo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Ignacio Pabón and the loose ball is cleared up field.
55.13
Helder Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Helder Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cyrille Bedrossian with no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
59.29
Hugo Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat passes the ball forward to Rene Klein. Some silky footwork from Rene Klein provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Cyrille Bedrossian reads it well. Fabulous stop!
60.27
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Adam Mercer replacing Marin Stoichita, Jose Javier Martinez replacing Adolfo Delgado and Luciano Zanchetta replacing Manuele Marrocolo .
61.29
Leon Harley flicks a high pass forward. Sol Wallwork holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Joel Litmanen.
67.12
Bill Burgess sees Sol Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Joel Litmanen easily smothers it!
69.04
Helder Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Levrat collects the pass. Emmanuel Levrat controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rene Klein through on goal. Rene Klein shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.00
Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Rene Klein controls it well on his chest. Rene Klein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Cyrille Bedrossian comfortably gets down and covers it.
75.51
Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Rene Klein collects the pass. Rene Klein skips past Jose Javier Martinez! Rene Klein makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.51
Carlisle United have made 3 substitutions with Armando Maldini replacing Helder Costa, Paul van Dijk replacing Emmanuel Levrat and Drazen Tudor replacing Rene Klein .
78.04
Bill Burgess knocks the ball forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt plays a scrappy one-two with Luciano Zanchetta and stumbles forward towards the goal... Danny Butt takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Ignacio Pabón!
85.52
Jose Javier Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Bill Burgess who brings the ball under control. Bill Burgess runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bill Burgess shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.59
Francois Maqua flicks a high pass forward. Greg Lawton comfortably collects the pass. Greg Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.5217391304348 vs 43.4782608695652
Play Area
Home team third: 27.54%, Midfield: 44.93%, Away team third: 27.54%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emmanuel Levrat of Carlisle United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
3. Ade Garba (DEF)
6
4. Helder Costa (DEF)
6
6
7
10. Emmanuel Levrat (ATT)
9
11. Rene Klein (ATT)
8

12. Armando Maldini (DEF)
6
13. Paul van Dijk (DEF)
6
14. Drazen Tudor (MID)
6

6
5
4. Ian Yáñez (DEF)
6
5. Bill Burgess (MID)
7
6
7. Leon Harley (MID)
6
8. Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9. Sol Wallwork (ATT)
8
11. Danny Butt (ATT)
6

12. Adam Mercer (DEF)
6