Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play Palermo in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,466 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.39
0-0Johan Haeldermans chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Santoni who gathers it comfortably.
6.56
0-0Johan Haeldermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Vásquez. Diego Vásquez chips the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Santoni manages to gather it comfortably.
8.08
Diego Vásquez chips the ball to his team mate, Alonso Aravena. Alonso Aravena finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Santoni easily smothers it!
9.07
Marek Lato makes a simple pass to Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Olivi.
14.12
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.22
0-0Marek Lato threads the ball through to Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden goes all the way! Carl Marsden takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
24.21
1-0Marek Lato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius plays a perfect one-two with Carl Marsden and rushes in on goal... Aki Stenius tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Paolo Santoni has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.37
Diego Vásquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paolo Santoni manages to gather it comfortably.
33.45
Palermo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.08
1-0Gianfranco Minopoli clumsily knocks into Aki Stenius. Gianfranco Minopoli is warned by the referee! Aki Stenius hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.36
Gianfranco Minopoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Scarpa. Giuliano Scarpa passes the ball forward to Guglielmo Bondi. Guglielmo Bondi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.54
Diego Scienza sees space and advances. Diego Scienza brings the ball forward. Diego Scienza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonatan Hyypia.
39.48
Giuliano Scarpa kicks a strong pass forward to Guglielmo Bondi. Guglielmo Bondi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.53
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.19
Gianfranco Minopoli kicks a strong pass forward to Giuliano Scarpa. Giuliano Scarpa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Lanna. Marco Lanna knocks in a cross ball towards Emanuele Lanzaro. Emanuele Lanzaro flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Palermo start the second half!
49.25
Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Palermo's defence.
51.12
Johan Haeldermans threads the ball through to Diego Vásquez. Diego Vásquez chips the ball to his team mate, Alonso Aravena. Alonso Aravena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Santoni who gathers it comfortably.
53.18
Marek Lato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.19
Giuliano Scarpa makes a probing pass to Emanuele Lanzaro. Emanuele Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Bondi. Guglielmo Bondi powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
63.06
Gianni Dalla Bona knocks the ball forward to Marco Lanna. Marco Lanna shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.11
1-0Diego Scienza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Dalla Bona. Gianni Dalla Bona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Lanzaro. Emanuele Lanzaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Lanna but the linesman indicates offside!
71.08
Guglielmo Bondi clumsily knocks into Chris Fowler. Guglielmo Bondi is warned by the referee! Chris Fowler stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.06
1-0Diego Scienza catches Alonso Aravena on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alonso Aravena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.31
Johan Haeldermans comes in with a late challenge on Emanuele Lanzaro. The referee calls over Johan Haeldermans and warns him to calm down! Emanuele Lanzaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.54
Jonatan Hyypia passes the ball forward to Diego Vásquez. Diego Vásquez takes it forward alone. Diego Vásquez plays a perfect one-two with Aki Stenius and rushes in on goal... Diego Vásquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
85.30
Raffaele Matzuzzi makes a simple pass to Giuliano Scarpa. Giuliano Scarpa sees space and advances. Giuliano Scarpa kicks a strong pass forward to Guglielmo Bondi but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.13
Ebi Deyna kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden plays a perfect one-two with Alonso Aravena and rushes in on goal... Carl Marsden tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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
| Aki Stenius 24 Carl Marsden 87 |