Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,283 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.29
0-0Gunnar Nielsen threads the ball through to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.38
0-0Fredrik Adams hits a low pass to Dion Duberry. Dion Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort. Artur Sousa gets down and covers it.
16.39
Miguel Sanz passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.54
Trevor Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams sees a break and surges forward. Fredrik Adams plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Thirlwell and advances towards the goal... Fredrik Adams shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
24.36
0-0Newcastle United are dictating the run of play here today.
28.06
Joel Taulerus makes a probing pass to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright passes the ball forward to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Artur Sousa reads it well. Fabulous stop!
30.22
1-0Kevin Cáceres plays the ball forward to Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips skips past Romano Van Der Laan! Dave Wright-Phillips muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.33
Fredrik Adams takes it forward alone. Fredrik Adams shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.19
1-0Fredrik Adams barges into Kevin Cáceres. Fredrik Adams is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Cáceres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.01
Fredrik Adams threads the ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
44.54
Miguel Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips flicks the ball with his head but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
53.28
Darren Edworthy makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Melchior Mensah manages to gather it.
54.23
1-0Gregoor Talan flicks a high pass forward to Dave Wright-Phillips who brings the ball under control. Dave Wright-Phillips runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Wright-Phillips makes a great pass forward. Darren Edworthy runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.12
Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Gunnar Nielsen controls it well on his chest. Gunnar Nielsen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
65.50
Kevin Cáceres knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
69.42
Joel Taulerus threads the ball through to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams hits a low pass to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright cuts inside the box! Darren Wainwright tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.02
Miguel Sanz hacks Gunnar Nielsen from behind! The referee brings Miguel Sanz to one side and gives him a warning! Gunnar Nielsen runs off the knock.
75.17
Gonzalo Rosas flicks a high pass forward to Darren Edworthy who brings the ball under control. Darren Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Rosas. With a superhuman jump, Gonzalo Rosas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.59
1-0Newcastle United have made a substitution with Les Kanu replacing Darren Wainwright .
81.53
Marcus Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden threads a neat, attacking ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marcus Thirlwell provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
83.15
Fredrik Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
84.06
1-0Joel Taulerus makes a strong solo run forward. Joel Taulerus hits a low pass to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Mcleod.
89.44
With imagination, Trevor Sturridge plays the ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen makes a probing pass to Dion Duberry. Dion Duberry shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Newcastle United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dave Wright-Phillips of Arsenal |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Artur Sousa (GK)
8
2. Gregoor Talan (DEF)
6
3. Terry Mcleod (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Sanz (DEF)
6
5. Gaetano Alessi (DEF)
6
6. Gonzalo Rosas (MID)
7
7. Kevin Cáceres (MID)
7
8. Darren Edworthy (MID)
6
9. Eric Addo (ATT)
6
10. Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
6
11. Dave Wright-Phillips (ATT)
9
12. Andy Dalglish (DEF)
0
13. Leon Arnold (ATT)
0
14. Alessandro Poggi (GK)
0
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
7
2. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
6
3. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
4. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
8
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
6
7. Fredrik Adams (MID)
8
8. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
7
9. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
7
11. Dion Duberry (ATT)
6
12. Neil Davidson (DEF)
0
13. Adam Boateng (MID)
0
14. Les Kanu (ATT)
6