Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| John Miller | John Miller | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Darius Griffin | D. Griffin |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Neil James | N. James | |||||||||
| Mark Jack | M. Jack | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | David Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Gaetano Alessi | G. Alessi |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes | |||||||||
| Martin Vickers | M. Vickers | | 68 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 55 | | Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | ||||||||
| Shane Tiatto | S. Tiatto |  | 31 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 |  | Eduardo Rey | E. Rey | |||||||||
| Kevin Cáceres | K. Cáceres |  | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Neil Mike | N. Mike | | 50 | M | | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | ||||||||
| Sol Hackworth | S. Hackworth | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Gavin Brady | G. Brady | |||||||||
| Dave Wright-Phillips | D. Wright-Phillips | | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 63 | | Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| David Van Himst | D. Van Himst |  | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Manuel Fonseca | M. Fonseca | | 79 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 |  | Nico Vogel | N. Vogel | |||||||||
| Terry Mcleod | T. Mcleod | | 76 | D | | 12 | | A | 62 | | Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Martin Platt | M. Platt | | 77 | M | | 13 | | M | 59 | | Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Des Best | D. Best | | 74 | A | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Don Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Aberdeen in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,675 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.59
1-0Martin Vickers hits a low pass to Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards David Van Himst. David Van Himst makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Neil James had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
12.08
1-0Without breaking stride, Sol Hackworth plays the ball forward to Neil Mike. Neil Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. Alberto Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.26
1-0Gavin Brady plays the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.27
1-0Duncan Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Brady whips in a cross ball towards Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.07
1-0With a delightful solo run, Shane Tiatto stretches the opposition's defence. Shane Tiatto lofts in a cross ball towards David Van Himst. David Van Himst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Neil James gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
18.11
1-0David Booth hacks Sol Hackworth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sol Hackworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.45
Duncan Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Scott Naysmith collects the pass. Scott Naysmith shoots from long range but it flies wide!
24.00
1-0David Van Himst surges forward with the ball. David Van Himst whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but David Booth blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.48
Mark Jack knocks the ball to his team mate, Shane Tiatto. Shane Tiatto makes a simple pass to Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips advances inside the box! Dave Wright-Phillips muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Neil James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.04
Sol Hackworth makes a simple pass to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.29
Colin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady whips in a cross ball towards Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.53
Stephen Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
47.58
Kevin Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Sol Hackworth controls it well on his chest. Sol Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards David Van Himst. David Van Himst knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Neil James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.24
Gavin Brady sees Nico Vogel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
55.18
4-1Gavin Brady clumsily knocks into Kevin Cáceres. The referee brings Gavin Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Cáceres stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.08
Showing composure, Colin Dickov plays the ball forward to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Darius Griffin is on top of it.
65.34
Sol Hackworth takes a quick throw-in, which Neil Mike takes on the chest. Neil Mike flicks a high pass forward. David Van Himst collects the pass. David Van Himst tries a spectacular long range effort but Neil James is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
75.52
Shane Tiatto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Van Himst. David Van Himst whips in a cross ball towards Sol Hackworth. Sol Hackworth makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.52
5-1Arsenal have made a substitution with Des Best replacing David Van Himst .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Garry Dalglish replacing Gary Hendry .
78.47
Gavin Brady flicks a high ball forward to Nico Vogel who takes it down. Nico Vogel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.41
Duncan Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Brady shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
83.16
Shane Tiatto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Hackworth. Sol Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Fonseca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.49
Neil Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca flicks the ball with his head. Manuel Fonseca scores for Arsenal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Portuguese player!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Van Himst 9, 48 Dave Wright-Phillips 28 Manuel Fonseca 34, 83, 87 Sol Hackworth 76 | Nico Vogel 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darius Griffin (GK)
6
2. Mark Jack (DEF)
6
3. Gaetano Alessi (DEF)
6
4. Martin Vickers (DEF)
6
5. Shane Tiatto (MID)
7
6. Kevin Cáceres (MID)
7
7. Neil Mike (MID)
6
8. Sol Hackworth (MID)
8
9. Dave Wright-Phillips (ATT)
7
10. David Van Himst (ATT)
9
11. Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
9
12. Terry Mcleod (DEF)
0
13. Martin Platt (MID)
0
14. Des Best (ATT)
6
1. Neil James (GK)
6
2. David Booth (DEF)
5
3. Alberto Gomes (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Rey (DEF)
6
6. Scott Naysmith (MID)
6
7. Colin Dickov (MID)
6
8. Gavin Brady (MID)
7
9. Stephen Liddell (MID)
6
10. Gary Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Nico Vogel (ATT)
7
12. Stuart Mccall (ATT)
0
13. Garry Dalglish (MID)
6
14. Don Gough (ATT)
0