Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,444 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
0-0Ramon Lauper makes a beautiful solo run. Ramon Lauper shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.54
0-0Alfred Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rick Moulijn. Rick Moulijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Iñacio. Carlos Iñacio takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but William Mangone manages to gather it comfortably.
6.24
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.57
0-0Raimond Knopper clumsily knocks into Henrique Vega. The referee calls over Raimond Knopper and warns him to calm down! Henrique Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.38
Niccolo Wilson decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Wilson passes the ball forward to Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.45
0-0Bernard Njanka makes a probing pass to Alfred Nicholls. Alfred Nicholls surges forward with the ball. Alfred Nicholls threads the ball through to Carlos Iñacio but he's offside!
21.42
Andres Reyes makes a probing pass to Henrique Vega. Henrique Vega whips in a cross ball towards Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Trevor Mccann.
24.20
Henrique Pagan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Iñacio. Carlos Iñacio lofts in a cross ball towards Rick Moulijn. Rick Moulijn flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.08
Alfred Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Iñacio. Carlos Iñacio goes all the way! Carlos Iñacio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.35
Claus Olesen makes a simple pass to Titus Ince. Titus Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rick Moulijn. Rick Moulijn plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Iñacio and rushes in on goal... Rick Moulijn tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but William Mangone easily smothers it!
40.38
Andres Reyes threads the ball through to Henrique Vega. Henrique Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.35
Alfred Nicholls passes the ball forward to Rick Moulijn. Rick Moulijn goes all the way! Rick Moulijn takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.08
Titus Ince threads the ball through to Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-0Emmanuel Garba flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Lauper. Ramon Lauper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Wilson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Carl Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Schmeichel. Marc Schmeichel shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.08
Alfred Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Rick Moulijn. Rick Moulijn tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.28
Claus Olesen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Nicholls. Alfred Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Iñacio. Carlos Iñacio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.01
Calebe Pereira makes a probing pass to Carl Sheringham. Carl Sheringham makes a simple pass to Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez goes all the way! Jose Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.45
Ramon Lauper clumsily knocks into Alfred Nicholls. Ramon Lauper is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.47
Alfred Nicholls sees space and advances. Alfred Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Iñacio but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.17
0-0Emmanuel Garba catches Carlos Iñacio on the ankles. Emmanuel Garba is shown the yellow card! Carlos Iñacio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.14
Alfred Nicholls passes the ball forward to Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.42
Henrique Pagan threads the ball through to Carlos Iñacio. Carlos Iñacio knocks the ball forward to Ugo Scholes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.47
Lee Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Schmeichel. Marc Schmeichel shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.41
Henrique Pagan chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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