Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Liverpool. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.24
0-0Manfred Strauss decides to run forward with the ball. Manfred Strauss whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Wüthrich. With a superhuman jump, Pascal Wüthrich connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Martin Vickers!
8.35
0-0Igor Onopko takes the throw-in. Glynn Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Pascal Wüthrich. Pascal Wüthrich tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.50
0-0Gonzalo Rosas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Riad Ghazi.
10.14
Gonzalo Rosas flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Cáceres who takes it down. Kevin Cáceres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.48
With great vision, Gonzalo Rosas plays the ball forward to Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
14.11
0-1Igor Onopko flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Winkler controls it well on his chest. Torsten Winkler edges inside the box! Torsten Winkler shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.03
Gonzalo Rosas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin flicks a high pass forward. Des Best controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Des Best takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.45
Gonzalo Rosas flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Manuel Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.41
0-1Gonzalo Rosas advances with the ball. Gonzalo Rosas makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Yuri Yashin. Some awkward footwork from Yuri Yashin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by David Vargas.
28.58
0-1Dave Wright-Phillips takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Yuri Yashin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.58
0-1Kevin Cáceres comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Kevin Cáceres and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.12
Gonzalo Rosas threads the ball through to Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.42
With some swift thinking, Martin Vickers plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas sees a break and surges forward. Gonzalo Rosas knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin directs the ball goalwards with his head but David Vargas is on top of it.
34.50
Nicolas Montero flicks a high pass forward. Igor Onopko controls it well on his chest. Igor Onopko makes a probing pass to Bernard Ipoua. Bernard Ipoua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Vickers.
36.15
Gaetano Alessi flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Rosas collects the pass. Gonzalo Rosas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin plays a one-two with Gonzalo Rosas and rushes in on goal... Yuri Yashin rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.19
Kevin Cáceres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas flicks a high pass forward to Des Best who brings the ball under control. Des Best knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from David Vargas as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.31
0-1Dave Wright-Phillips takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nicolas Montero gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
44.34
Miguel Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Dave Wright-Phillips collects the pass. Dave Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas edges inside the box! Gonzalo Rosas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Manfred Strauss's outstretched leg.
45.00
0-1Miguel Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Dave Wright-Phillips collects the pass. Dave Wright-Phillips makes a great pass forward. Des Best runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Igor Onopko flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Ipoua controls it well on his chest. Bernard Ipoua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.05
Glynn Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Wüthrich. Pascal Wüthrich knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Winkler. Torsten Winkler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.09
Gonzalo Rosas comes in with a late challenge on Igor Onopko. Gonzalo Rosas is shown the yellow card! Igor Onopko stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.23
Kevin Cáceres knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin threads a neat ball through to Manuel Fonseca. Some silky footwork from Manuel Fonseca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.17
1-2Igor Onopko catches Martin Vickers on the ankles. The referee warns Igor Onopko to calm down! Martin Vickers gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.49
1-2Arsenal have made a substitution with David Van Himst replacing Des Best .
61.49
Glynn Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Torsten Winkler. Torsten Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Onopko. Igor Onopko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Mihai Raduciou manages to keep it out.
63.30
1-2Gonzalo Rosas comes in with a late challenge on Igor Onopko. The referee brings Gonzalo Rosas to one side and gives him a warning! Igor Onopko stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.44
Nicolas Montero sees Igor Onopko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Igor Onopko plays the ball forward to Torsten Winkler. Torsten Winkler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.35
Kevin Cáceres hits a low pass to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca plays a quick one-two with Gonzalo Rosas and rushes in on goal... Manuel Fonseca shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.19
Nicolas Montero flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Lua-Lua who brings the ball under control. Glynn Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Pascal Wüthrich. Pascal Wüthrich whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Ipoua. Bernard Ipoua heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
73.30
Miguel Sanz takes it forward alone. Miguel Sanz makes a probing pass between the defence to David Van Himst. David Van Himst tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
77.51
Torsten Winkler makes a simple pass to Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Wüthrich. Pascal Wüthrich shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.51
Arsenal have made a substitution with Darren Edworthy replacing Gonzalo Rosas .
83.32
Dave Wright-Phillips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
84.12
Darren Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Vargas who gathers it comfortably.
85.29
Nicolas Montero knocks the ball forward to Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Wüthrich. Pascal Wüthrich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.42
Darren Edworthy knocks the ball forward to Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular long range effort but David Vargas is on top of his game. Good save!
90.00
Igor Onopko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Lua-Lua. Glynn Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Winkler. Torsten Winkler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the veteran German!
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
| Manuel Fonseca 54 David Van Himst 73 | Torsten Winkler 14, 48, 90 Pascal Wüthrich 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mihai Raduciou (GK)
6
2. Andy Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Sanz (DEF)
7
4. Martin Vickers (DEF)
6
5. Gaetano Alessi (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Cáceres (MID)
6
7. Gonzalo Rosas (MID)
8
8. Dave Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
9. Des Best (ATT)
6
10. Yuri Yashin (ATT)
7
11. Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
7
12. Mark Jack (DEF)
0
13. Darren Edworthy (MID)
6
14. David Van Himst (ATT)
7
1. David Vargas (GK)
7
2. Max Idrissa (DEF)
6
3. Riad Ghazi (DEF)
6
4. Nicolas Montero (DEF)
6
5. Manfred Strauss (DEF)
6
6. Glynn Lua-Lua (MID)
7
7. Igor Onopko (MID)
7
8. Torsten Winkler (ATT)
10
9. Jonatan Johansson (ATT)
6
10. Pascal Wüthrich (ATT)
7
11. Bernard Ipoua (ATT)
6
12. Ivone Macchi (DEF)
0
13. Carlton Barmby (MID)
0
14. Joao Moreira (ATT)
0