Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
8.53
0-0With a delightful solo run, Bill Burgess stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.09
0-0Steffen Reimers knocks the ball forward to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Howard Lee. Howard Lee threads the ball through to Nigel Powell but he's offside!
12.55
1-0Patrick Shearer takes it forward alone. Patrick Shearer edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Patrick Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.26
1-0Adolfo Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe sees a break and surges forward. Carl Mustoe shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.58
1-0Steffen Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer takes it forward alone. Pascal Cziommer finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
27.18
Tomás Sandoval passes the ball forward to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Howard Lee. Howard Lee shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Seth Wright-Phillips had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
30.41
Alan Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Carl Mustoe takes it forward alone. Carl Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Stephane Scifo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.05
2-0Rafael Lima barges into Adolfo Delgado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.23
Steffen Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham threads the ball through to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.05
Tomás Sandoval plays a long ball forward. Howard Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francois Maqua.
44.11
2-0Harry Higginbotham barges into Alan Harley. Harry Higginbotham is shown the yellow card! Alan Harley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Carl Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Danny Butt collects the pass. Danny Butt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stockport County kick off and get the second half underway!
51.08
Isaiah Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Harley. Alan Harley hits a low pass to Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
57.52
Pascal Cziommer decides to run forward with the ball. Pascal Cziommer shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
59.43
2-0Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima controls it well on his chest. Rafael Lima cuts inside the box! Rafael Lima takes a shot at goal but is denied by Francois Maqua. Excellent block.
60.45
2-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Yurtcan Türkyilmaz replacing Harry Higginbotham .
61.54
With a delightful solo run, Alan Harley stretches the opposition's defence. Alan Harley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.09
Carl Mustoe sees space and advances. Carl Mustoe cuts inside the box! Carl Mustoe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Stephane Scifo. What a save!
66.16
Yurtcan Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Powell and advances towards the goal... Rafael Lima comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Rafael Lima scores for Stockport County!!
71.55
Alan Harley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Cort but he's offside!
73.03
Isaiah Godber knocks the ball forward to Bill Burgess. Bill Burgess sees Danny Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Butt makes a pass forward but Sol Wallwork is yards offside!
77.22
Stockport County have made a substitution with Noel Cooke replacing Tomás Sandoval .Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Jose Javier Martinez replacing Bill Burgess and Luciano Zanchetta replacing Omer Cort .
78.28
Pascal Cziommer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pascal Cziommer runs straight at the defence! Pascal Cziommer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Seth Wright-Phillips had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
85.42
Sol Wallwork hacks Noel Cooke from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Alan Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta whips in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Stephane Scifo had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Cziommer of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2. Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Reimers (DEF)
7
5. Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Pascal Cziommer (MID)
9
7. Patrick Shearer (MID)
8
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
6
9. Rafael Lima (ATT)
7
10. Howard Lee (ATT)
7
11. Nigel Powell (ATT)
6
12. Noel Cooke (DEF)
6
13. Yurtcan Türkyilmaz (MID)
6
14. Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)
0
1. Seth Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
2. Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
4. Isaiah Godber (DEF)
6
5. Bill Burgess (MID)
6
6. Alan Harley (MID)
7
7. Carl Mustoe (MID)
7
8. Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9. Sol Wallwork (ATT)
5
10. Danny Butt (ATT)
7
11. Omer Cort (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Henry (DEF)
0
13. Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
6
14. Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
6