Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Fulham. A crowd of 19,505 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
2.58
0-0Edgar Quaresma makes a simple pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Leonhardsen.
4.46
0-0Sylvain Thatcher hacks Mark Pearce from behind! The referee calls over Sylvain Thatcher and warns him to calm down! Mark Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.48
0-0Andy Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Edgar Quaresma is offside!
10.01
1-0Andy Mckay threads a neat ball through to Steve Salako. Steve Salako passes the ball forward to Farid Salhi. Some awkward footwork from Farid Salhi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Alvaro Burgos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.26
Andy Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Salhi but he's offside!
16.32
1-0Mark Pearce barges into Sylvain Thatcher. Mark Pearce is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain Thatcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.06
1-0With imagination, Dion Mason laces a weighted ball forward to Julian May. Julian May shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Ivan Howey.
21.34
Isaiah Peckham makes a probing pass to Dion Mason. Dion Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Hopkin.
22.40
1-0George Kahn threads a neat ball through to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Mark Pearce. Andy Mckay hacks Mark Pearce from behind! Mark Pearce appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.58
Emile Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Howey who gathers it comfortably.
33.55
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Tony Jobson makes a probing pass to Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
48.41
Stan Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Mark Pearce who takes it down. Mark Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Julian May. Julian May shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.43
1-1Billy Hopkin hacks Mark Pearce from behind! The referee calls over Billy Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Mark Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.35
Carlton Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, George Kahn. George Kahn sees a break and surges forward. George Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.40
Edgar Quaresma hits a low pass to Steve Salako. Steve Salako sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alvaro Burgos manages to gather it.
60.31
George Kahn threads a neat ball through to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham threads the ball through to Dion Mason. Dion Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
61.15
Julian May hacks Sveinn Kjartansson from behind! Julian May is given a warning by the referee! Sveinn Kjartansson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.04
Emile Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce collects the pass. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.28
Mark Pearce hacks Sveinn Kjartansson from behind! The referee brings Mark Pearce to one side and gives him another warning! Sveinn Kjartansson is taking some rough treatment out there!
69.04
Andy Mckay makes a simple pass to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Alvaro Burgos. Excellent save.
71.13
1-2Emile Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Julian May who brings the ball neatly under control. Julian May sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.50
Billy Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson hits a low pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma runs straight at the defence! Edgar Quaresma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.26
Emile Beckham passes the ball forward to Julian May. Julian May whips in a cross ball towards Adam Laver. Sveinn Kjartansson barges into Adam Laver. Penalty not given!!
77.01
1-2Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Noah Gelb replacing George Kahn and Eoin Newby replacing Mark Pearce .
78.05
Edgar Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Steve Salako who takes it down. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi connects with a diving header. Alvaro Burgos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
84.51
Steve Salako makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson plays a scrappy one-two with Rainer Jahn and advances towards the goal... Tony Jobson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
87.38
Emile Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Julian May controls it well on his chest. Julian May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sveinn Kjartansson.
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
| Farid Salhi 10 | Julian May 48, 63 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
6
2. Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
5
3. Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mckay (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
5
6. Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7. Edgar Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Farid Salhi (ATT)
7
9. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
10. Rainer Jahn (ATT)
6
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
7
12. Daniel Suarez (GK)
0
13. Steven Upson (ATT)
0
14. Phil Lawrence (MID)
0
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
8
2. Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Barrett (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
6
7. Emile Beckham (MID)
7
8. Dion Mason (MID)
6
9. Adam Laver (MID)
6
10. Julian May (ATT)
9
11. Mark Pearce (ATT)
7
12. Noah Gelb (DEF)
6
13. Eoin Newby (ATT)
6
14. Craig Lawrence (DEF)
0