Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Millwall | Millwall | ||||||||||||||||
| Max Jenner | Max Jenner | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Cyrille Bedrossian | C. Bedrossian |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Dale Anderton | D. Anderton | |||||||||
| Francois Maqua | F. Maqua | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Kevin Thielemann | K. Thielemann | |||||||||
| Adolfo Delgado | A. Delgado |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Adriano Myrtaj | A. Myrtaj | |||||||||
| Adam Mercer | A. Mercer | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Ivan Bridge | I. Bridge | |||||||||
| Carl Mustoe | C. Mustoe | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 56 |  | Jack Promes | J. Promes | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Martinez | J. Martinez | | 68 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Brian Newton | B. Newton | ||||||||
| Alan Harley | A. Harley | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Syd Deane | S. Deane | |||||||||
| Greg Lawton | G. Lawton | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Chris Johnson | C. Johnson | |||||||||
| Sol Wallwork | S. Wallwork | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Ruel Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Danny Butt | D. Butt | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Nick Roberts | N. Roberts | |||||||||
| Jon Etherington | J. Etherington | | 69 | A | | 11 | | | A | 65 | | Jacob Fletcher | J. Fletcher | ||||||||
| Anthony Henry | A. Henry | | 64 | D | | 12 | | D | 52 | | James Perry | J. Perry | |||||||||
| Norman Izzet | N. Izzet | | 62 | M | | 13 | | M | 50 | | Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Dean Owen | D. Owen | | 67 | A | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Spencer Prior | S. Prior | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Millwall. A crowd of 8,619 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Millwall get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Syd Deane knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
4.15
Chris Johnson makes a simple pass to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
6.29
Ivan Bridge advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Ivan Bridge stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Bridge shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
8.23
0-0Greg Lawton threads a neat ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Dale Anderton!
10.55
Ivan Bridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Newton. Brian Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.05
Brian Newton threads a neat ball through to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Cyrille Bedrossian gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
21.21
Jose Javier Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Jon Etherington collects the pass. Jon Etherington shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.27
Showing composure, Jack Promes picks a pass forward to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson threads a neat ball through to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts shoots from 25 yards but Cyrille Bedrossian is on top of it.
33.27
Ivan Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson threads the ball through to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Jacob Fletcher provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
34.01
Jose Javier Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington shoots from distance. Dale Anderton gets down and covers it.
38.14
0-0Sol Wallwork clumsily knocks into Ivan Bridge. Sol Wallwork is shown the yellow card! Ivan Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.42
1-0Greg Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
49.47
Alan Harley plays the ball forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
53.30
Ivan Bridge takes a quick throw-in, which Kevin Thielemann takes on the chest. Kevin Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher skips past Francois Maqua! Jacob Fletcher comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Cyrille Bedrossian comfortably smothers it!
54.04
Carl Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.08
With vision, Adam Mercer laces a weighted ball forward to Alan Harley. Alan Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.42
1-0Alan Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Bridge.
66.10
Ivan Bridge threads the ball through to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson makes a probing pass to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.18
Chris Johnson takes it forward alone. Chris Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Bedrossian who gathers it comfortably.
75.51
Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Jacob Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francois Maqua.
77.31
1-1Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Henry replacing Francois Maqua and Dean Owen replacing Jon Etherington .
81.07
Chris Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.34
Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Cyrille Bedrossian.
84.25
Chris Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne skips past Adam Mercer! Ruel Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.30
Chris Johnson makes a probing pass to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Cyrille Bedrossian!
90.00
Chris Johnson darts forward. Chris Johnson shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Cyrille Bedrossian manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
8
2. Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
4. Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
5. Carl Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
6
7. Alan Harley (MID)
6
8. Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9. Sol Wallwork (ATT)
5
10. Danny Butt (ATT)
7
11. Jon Etherington (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
13. Norman Izzet (MID)
0
14. Dean Owen (ATT)
6
1. Dale Anderton (GK)
6
2. Kevin Thielemann (DEF)
6
3. Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Bridge (DEF)
7
5. Jack Promes (DEF)
6
6. Brian Newton (MID)
6
7. Syd Deane (MID)
6
8. Chris Johnson (MID)
9
9. Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)
8
10. Nick Roberts (ATT)
6
11. Jacob Fletcher (ATT)
8
12. James Perry (DEF)
0
13. Duncan Woodcock (MID)
0
14. Spencer Prior (DEF)
0