Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Celtic in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,799 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Andy Souness threads the ball through to Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
3.49
Miguel Herrera makes a probing pass to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin advances inside the box! Wayne Dublin tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.09
1-0Luke Hapgood flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Campos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Marcus Pallister had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
9.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianni Corrado laces a through ball forward to Luis Faria. Luis Faria flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Caputo who takes it down. Demetrio Caputo lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum connects with a diving header. Marcus Pallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.24
Carl Taylor makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Taylor plays a quick one-two with Paul Wevers and rushes in on goal... Carl Taylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.23
Adolfo Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Miguel Carvalho darts forward. Miguel Carvalho knocks the ball forward, putting Wayne Dublin through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wayne Dublin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
22.14
Dries Zuidam threads a neat ball through to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
26.39
2-1Adolfo Bravo knocks the ball forward to Miguel Herrera. With imagination, Miguel Herrera plays the ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam flicks the ball with his head but somehow Pedro Navarro manages to keep it out.
28.13
John Niven receives the ball from a throw-in from Andy Souness. John Niven flicks a high pass forward to Carl Taylor who brings the ball under control. Carl Taylor sees Dries Zuidam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dries Zuidam rushes past Giuseppe Da Rold! Dries Zuidam takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.37
Gianni Corrado makes a simple pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos makes a probing pass to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.41
2-2Des Sherwood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Des Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.17
Paul Wevers takes it forward alone. Paul Wevers knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.33
2-3John Niven clumsily knocks into Luke Hapgood. John Niven is shown the yellow card! Luke Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.14
Carl Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers finds some space and shoots from distance. Pedro Navarro gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Des Sherwood hits a low pass to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
49.02
Des Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Serredszum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerard Serredszum controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rafael Campos through on goal. Rafael Campos strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
54.06
2-3Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Paul Wevers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Wevers makes a pass forward but Wayne Dublin makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
57.46
Dries Zuidam flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Wayne Dublin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.57
Demetrio Caputo hacks Miguel Herrera from behind! Demetrio Caputo is shown the yellow card! Miguel Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.48
2-3Andy Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor sees Roberto Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin heads the ball goalwards. Luis Faria clears it off the line with his head!
63.37
Luke Hapgood makes a probing pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos plays a one-two with Demetrio Caputo and advances towards the goal... Rafael Campos tries a spectacular strike but Marcus Pallister is on top of it.
69.25
Rafael Campos plays the ball forward to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Bravo.
72.31
Giuseppe Da Rold catches Paul Wevers on the ankles. The referee calls over Giuseppe Da Rold and shows him a yellow card! Paul Wevers stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Miguel Herrera plays the ball forward to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin puts a great ball through. Paul Wevers runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.50
Adolfo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Campos controls it well on his chest. Rafael Campos edges inside the box! Rafael Campos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
77.06
2-3Arsenal have made a substitution with Max King replacing Rafael Campos .Celtic have made a substitution with Brutil Machlas replacing Dries Zuidam .
78.11
Luis Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood hits a low pass to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
81.05
Luke Hapgood makes a simple pass to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Marcus Pallister. Excellent save.
84.20
Brutil Machlas flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Herrera who takes it down. Miguel Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
2-3Giuseppe Da Rold barges into Carl Taylor. Giuseppe Da Rold is given a warning by the referee! Carl Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Gerard Serredszum 6, 9 | Carl Taylor 12 Dries Zuidam 28 Wayne Dublin 36 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Navarro (GK)
6
2. Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
3. Luis Faria (DEF)
6
4. Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF)
5
5. Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
6. Luke Hapgood (MID)
6
7. Des Sherwood (ATT)
6
8. Peter Dryden (ATT)
6
9. Demetrio Caputo (ATT)
6
10. Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
8
11. Rafael Campos (ATT)
7
12. Gavin Maclean (DEF)
0
13. Patricio Ferrer (MID)
0
14. Max King (GK)
6
1. Marcus Pallister (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Bravo (DEF)
6
3. John Niven (DEF)
5
4. Andy Souness (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Carvalho (MID)
6
6. Carl Taylor (MID)
9
7. Dries Zuidam (MID)
8
8. Miguel Herrera (MID)
6
9. Paul Wevers (ATT)
7
10. Wayne Dublin (ATT)
8
11. Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
6
12. Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF)
0
13. Brutil Machlas (DEF)
6
14. Dominique Pavon (DEF)
0