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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 Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,188 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.


0.00
Arsenal get the match underway!
3.42
Jody Eadie darts forward. Jody Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.14
Silvio Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Brian Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Swift flicks a high pass forward. Darius Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Darius Chadwick plays a one-two with Gonzalo Durand and advances towards the goal... Darius Chadwick looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.57
Jody Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz runs straight at the defence! Pablo Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jason Clapham.
12.25
Kelvin Bailey takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Darius Chadwick reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.35
Les Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Williamson who brings the ball neatly under control. Eddie Williamson makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Williamson edges inside the box! Eddie Williamson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.20
Jody Eadie takes it forward alone. Jody Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jason Clapham manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.58
Marcel Riel sees Jody Eadie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jody Eadie makes a simple pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from distance. Jason Clapham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.30
Jody Eadie threads the ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.18
Eddie Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.12
Brian Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Abbiati.
32.56
Noel Wetherall passes the ball forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.47
Emanuele Malafronte brings the ball forward. Emanuele Malafronte threads the ball through into the box. Guerino Russo tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jason Clapham smothers it!
40.20
Marcel Riel knocks the ball forward to Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie plays the ball forward to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Silvio Gomes clumsily knocks into Ivan Mora. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
42.38
Noel Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora cuts inside the box! Ivan Mora shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
53.01
Manuel Abbiati flicks a high pass forward. Noel Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Noel Wetherall threads the ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Clapham who gathers it comfortably.
55.38
Ivan Mora clumsily knocks into Les Wright-Phillips. Ivan Mora is warned by the referee! Les Wright-Phillips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.06
Arsenal have made a substitution with Cristian Di Fabio replacing Manuel Abbiati .
65.14
Kelvin Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Russo collects the pass. Guerino Russo knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz makes a looping header on goal but somehow Jason Clapham manages to keep it out.
67.54
Stan Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Jody Eadie controls it well on his chest. Jody Eadie passes the ball forward to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jason Clapham manages to gather it comfortably.
71.29
Emanuele Malafronte flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ruiz collects the pass. Pablo Ruiz shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
77.32
Stan Goodwin passes the ball forward to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.38
Jody Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz plays a one-two with Ivan Mora and rushes in on goal... Pablo Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jason Clapham gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
83.24
Les Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Swift. Brian Swift plays the ball forward to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Shota Human manages to gather it.
85.13
Benoit Pellicori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Howey. Ugo Howey threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand runs straight at the defence! Gonzalo Durand shoots from just inside the box but somehow Shota Human manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.1764705882353 vs 38.8235294117647
Play Area
Home team third: 25.88%, Midfield: 40.00%, Away team third: 34.12%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Ruiz of Arsenal

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Shota Human (GK)
6
2. Stan Goodwin (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Riel (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Jody Eadie (MID)
8
8. Kelvin Bailey (MID)
6
9. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
9
10. Guerino Russo (ATT)
8
11. Ivan Mora (ATT)
6

13. Gavin Morton (MID)
0

7
2. Silvio Gomes (DEF)
6
5. Brian Swift (MID)
6
6. Ugo Howey (MID)
6
8. Paul Swift (MID)
6
6
10. Darius Chadwick (ATT)
8
11. Terry Gordon (ATT)
6

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