Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Portimonense Sporting Clube in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 7,445 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.01
0-0Antonio Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Gutierrez. Adolfo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.45
0-0Sergio Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Carvalho. Antonio Carvalho shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.24
0-0Gavin Maclean comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Tavares. The referee calls over Gavin Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Tavares grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.35
Luke Hapgood sees Demetrio Caputo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.22
0-0Antonio Tavares hacks Gavin Maclean from behind! The referee brings Antonio Tavares to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.02
0-0Sergio Fonseca makes a probing pass to Nuno Tavares. Nuno Tavares passes the ball forward but Antonio Tavares is offside!
24.30
0-0Guilherme Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Tavares. Antonio Tavares plays a quick one-two with Antonio Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Antonio Tavares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.37
1-0Luis Faria sees Luke Hapgood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Jaime Mendes had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
30.06
With some swift thinking, Sylvain Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
32.36
Luke Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Gutierrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Caputo who takes it down. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
33.40
Guilherme Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Moreira. Tomas Moreira shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
34.08
Sylvain Gascoigne surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell makes a looping header on goal. Jaime Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
36.26
Sergio Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Tavares. Nuno Tavares shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.06
Adolfo Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Demetrio Caputo scores for Arsenal!!
42.35
Guilherme Lima sees space and advances. Guilherme Lima shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Portimonense Sporting Clube have changed their lineup with Samuel Semedo replacing Antonio Quaresma and Carlos Barros replacing Andre Neves and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Portimonense Sporting Clube players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Portimonense Sporting Clube start the second half!
47.12
2-0Carlos Barros barges into Tim Summerbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Summerbell runs off the knock.
53.40
Antonio Cabrera gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Demetrio Caputo whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.13
Fernando Gomes clumsily knocks into Neil Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.23
Gavin Maclean threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo whips in a cross ball towards Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
60.06
3-0Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Corrado replacing Antonio Cabrera, Pedro Navarro replacing Max King and Rafael Campos replacing Neil Ritchie .Portimonense Sporting Clube have made a substitution with Joao Moutinho replacing Antonio Carvalho .
63.35
Luis Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Caputo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
67.30
With a delightful solo run, Nuno Tavares stretches the opposition's defence. Nuno Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.28
Sylvain Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Sylvain Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.15
Sylvain Gascoigne threads the ball through to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.52
Peter Dryden clumsily knocks into Guilherme Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guilherme Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.39
Fernando Gomes clumsily knocks into Luke Hapgood. The referee calls over Fernando Gomes and warns him to calm down! Luke Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.57
Without breaking stride, Carlos Barros plays the ball forward to Sergio Fonseca. Sergio Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Joao Moutinho collects the pass. Joao Moutinho advances inside the box! Joao Moutinho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Max King (GK)
6
2. Antonio Cabrera (DEF)
6
3. Luis Faria (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Maclean (DEF)
5
5. Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
6. Luke Hapgood (MID)
9
7. Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
8
8. Tim Summerbell (MID)
6
9. Demetrio Caputo (ATT)
8
10. Neil Ritchie (ATT)
7
11. Peter Dryden (ATT)
7
12. Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
13. Pedro Navarro (GK)
6
14. Rafael Campos (ATT)
6
1. Jaime Mendes (GK)
6
2. Andre Neves (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Castro (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Gomes (DEF)
5
5. Antonio Quaresma (DEF)
6
6. Nuno Tavares (MID)
6
7. Sergio Fonseca (MID)
7
8. Guilherme Lima (MID)
6
9. Antonio Tavares (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Carvalho (ATT)
6
11. Tomas Moreira (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Barros (GK)
6
13. Samuel Semedo (DEF)
6
14. Joao Moutinho (GK)
7