Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,892 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off!
3.06
0-0Luke Salako passes the ball forward to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.46
0-0Lucas Bautista threads the ball through to Brian Moffat. Brian Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
10.29
Baldur Thórhallsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball towards Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
12.39
0-0Noah Mahler knocks the ball forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand threads the ball through to Ottavio Medri but he's offside!
14.50
0-0Brian Moffat threads the ball through to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jonathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
16.43
Anthony Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Joao Batista De Souza.
18.42
Thomas Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi takes it forward alone. Anthony Nappi shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.22
Noah Mahler makes a simple pass to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Jonathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
36.59
Lucas Bautista chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Moffat. Brian Moffat threads the ball through to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.26
António Pabón controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Joao Batista De Souza manages to gather it comfortably.
42.55
0-0Lucas Bautista barges into Eddie Mike. The referee calls over Lucas Bautista and warns him to calm down! Eddie Mike stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
47.59
Lucas Bautista hacks Mohammed Adeshina from behind! Lucas Bautista is warned by the referee again! Mohammed Adeshina runs off the knock.
48.38
Luke Salako makes a probing pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi threads the ball through to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman makes a probing pass to Eddie Mike but he's offside!
49.45
0-0Anthony Nappi comes in with a late challenge on Noah Mahler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Mahler runs off the knock.
54.40
Duccio Alfieri passes the ball forward to Amaro Carrasco. Amaro Carrasco makes a simple pass to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri knocks in a cross ball towards Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.23
Mohammed Adeshina surges forward with the ball. Mohammed Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.21
Noah Mahler knocks the ball forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
67.46
Altti Simonpoika hacks Duccio Alfieri from behind! Altti Simonpoika is warned by the referee! Duccio Alfieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.25
Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Mike and rushes in on goal... Altti Simonpoika shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
73.21
Noah Mahler passes the ball forward to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri plays a perfect one-two with Alan Ferdinand and rushes in on goal... Ottavio Medri takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.00
Noah Mahler sees space and advances. Noah Mahler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
78.21
Mohammed Adeshina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike goes all the way! Eddie Mike makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.24
Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika plays a perfect one-two with Harvey McManaman and rushes in on goal... Altti Simonpoika shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
84.18
Brian Moffat makes a probing pass to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy goes all the way! Ruslan Prykhodnoy shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
1-0Luke Salako passes the ball forward to Dado Debec. Dado Debec knocks the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman goes all the way! Harvey McManaman tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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