Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 11,615 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
3.20
0-0Eddie Bowyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters makes a probing pass to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence makes a simple pass, allowing Gilles Cottee to run into the box. Gilles Cottee comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but is denied by Andy Campbell. Excellent save.
9.22
0-0Oleg Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Cottee who brings the ball under control. Gilles Cottee knocks the ball forward to Rio Kitson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.12
0-0Marcus Charlton catches Kelvin Oliver on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcus Charlton and shows him a yellow card! Kelvin Oliver grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.06
Rio Kitson hacks Gavin Swift from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Swift gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.24
0-0Marcus Charlton sees Gilles Cottee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Cottee shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.46
Yannick Brouard flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Thomas Martino.
19.49
0-0Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Liam Mills plays it short to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.06
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.03
0-1Max Riggott knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Albieri controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Thomas Martino had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
24.07
Eddie Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Waters threads the ball through to John Robson. John Robson threads the ball through into the box. Steve Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.04
Oleg Goodwin flicks a high ball forward to Steve Salako who takes it down. Steve Salako tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
33.47
0-1Yannick Brouard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hakan Abdullah.
38.08
Juan-Carlos Santos boots it upfield. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.08
Jimmy Albieri makes a simple pass to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.18
Middlesbrough are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
45.00
Liam Mills passes the ball forward to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
47.02
Hakan Abdullah brings the ball forward. Hakan Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
48.31
Oleg Goodwin threads the ball through to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
49.52
John Robson flicks a high pass forward. Steve Salako collects the pass. Steve Salako tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
53.32
Juan-Carlos Santos threads a neat ball through to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift surges forward with the ball. Gavin Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
54.20
Marcus Charlton takes it forward alone. Marcus Charlton edges inside the box! Marcus Charlton shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.56
Max Riggott threads the ball through to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri edges inside the box! Jimmy Albieri rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.16
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.12
Marcus Charlton threads the ball through to Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from 20 yards but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
67.18
Without breaking stride, Marcus Charlton plays the ball forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.20
1-1Oleg Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Albieri. Oleg Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Jimmy Albieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.36
Jimmy Albieri barges into Oleg Goodwin. Jimmy Albieri is given a warning by the referee! Oleg Goodwin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.16
With imagination, Oleg Goodwin laces a through ball forward to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence makes an attacking run forward. Brian Clemence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.15
1-1Juan-Carlos Santos hacks Steve Salako from behind! Juan-Carlos Santos is warned by the referee! Steve Salako runs off the knock.
78.15
Liam Mills sees Alfred Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Mowbray shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
83.38
Albert Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Oliver. Seeing a gap ahead, Kelvin Oliver plays the ball forward to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair edges inside the box! Brian Sinclair cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Sinclair!
89.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
With vision, Marcus Charlton laces a weighted ball forward to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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. Thomas Martino (GK)
6
2. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
6
3. Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Brian Clemence (MID)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
6
7. Marcus Charlton (MID)
9
8. Rio Kitson (MID)
5
9. John Robson (ATT)
6
10. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
6
12. Peter Wright (GK)
0
13. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
0
14. Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
0
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
8
2. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
6
3. Max Riggott (DEF)
6
4. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Swift (MID)
6
6. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
7
7. Yannick Brouard (MID)
7
8. Liam Mills (MID)
6
9. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
7
10. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
9
11. Alfred Mowbray (ATT)
8
12. Brendan Maddison (GK)
0
13. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
0
14. Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
0