Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the match!
4.03
0-0Carl Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier makes a probing pass between the defence to Dean Owen. Dean Owen tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Don Cleland!
6.02
0-0Alan Harley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Harley tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
8.03
Paul Hamilton threads the ball through to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
9.15
0-0Adam Mercer hacks Ashley Bolton from behind! The referee brings Adam Mercer to one side and gives him a warning! Ashley Bolton runs off the knock.
16.32
Alan Harley flicks a high pass forward to Dean Owen who brings the ball neatly under control. Dean Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
24.42
0-0Luciano Zanchetta clumsily knocks into Kelvin Jeffers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelvin Jeffers runs off the knock.
27.34
Adolfo Delgado makes a strong solo run forward. Adolfo Delgado makes a probing pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.03
Romain Frétard flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves controls it well on his chest. Frederico Alves plays a one-two with Ashley Bolton and rushes in on goal... Frederico Alves rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.50
0-0Adolfo Delgado threads a neat ball through to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe hits a low pass to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier but the linesman indicates offside!
36.07
0-0Francois Maqua chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Lawton. Greg Lawton sees Luciano Zanchetta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Zanchetta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
48.10
Alan Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
49.38
Paul Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. Wes Moore controls it well on his chest. Wes Moore flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Maspero controls it well on his chest. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Lars Lindner!
53.43
Carl Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.41
0-0Romain Frétard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Adam Mercer hacks Arturo Maspero from behind! Penalty for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!!
54.41
0-0The referee points to the spot..
55.39
0-1Frederico Alves takes a stuttering run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
59.28
Jose Javier Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
61.54
Paul Hamilton comes in with a late challenge on Dean Owen. The referee warns Paul Hamilton to calm down! Dean Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.32
Alan Harley makes a simple pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
65.45
Jose Javier Martinez hits a low pass to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier rockets a shot on goal but Don Cleland reads it well. Good keeping!
66.00
Gary James threads the ball through to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.40
0-1Adolfo Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Harley. Alan Harley flicks a high pass forward to Dean Owen who brings the ball under control. Dean Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Bill Carter happens to be in the right place to block it.
69.38
Wes Moore threads the ball through to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Delgado.
72.16
Adam Mercer sees Greg Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Lawton brings the ball forward. Greg Lawton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.18
0-1Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Henry replacing Francois Maqua and Jon Etherington replacing Dean Owen .
78.24
Wes Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Henry.
81.17
Alan Harley hits a low pass to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Frederico Alves 55 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Cleland of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lars Lindner (GK)
6
2. Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
8
4. Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
5. Carl Mustoe (MID)
7
6. Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
6
7. Alan Harley (MID)
9
8. Greg Lawton (MID)
7
9. Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
10. Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
5
11. Dean Owen (ATT)
7
12. Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
13. Norman Izzet (MID)
0
14. Jon Etherington (ATT)
6
1. Don Cleland (GK)
9
2. Kelvin Jeffers (DEF)
6
3. Bill Carter (DEF)
7
4. Paul Hamilton (DEF)
6
5. Simon Szepan (DEF)
6
6. Romain Frétard (MID)
7
7. Wes Moore (MID)
8
8. Gary James (MID)
6
9. Arturo Maspero (ATT)
6
10. Ashley Bolton (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Alves (ATT)
7
12. Frank Stam (MID)
0
13. Craig Hendry (MID)
0
14. Stephen Carlton (ATT)
0