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 Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,460 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off!
2.41
0-0Pedro Viana catches Andy Dickov in the face with his elbow. Pedro Viana is shown the red card!! Andy Dickov is a little dazed but should be okay.
16.13
0-0Nicol˜ Battistini clumsily knocks into Rolf Gimpl. The referee calls over Nicol˜ Battistini and shows him a yellow card! Rolf Gimpl runs off the knock.
22.02
Francis Defoe hacks Danilo Carvalho from behind! The referee calls over Francis Defoe and shows him a yellow card! Danilo Carvalho runs off the knock.
28.36
0-0Danilo Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
32.22
Oliver Kirschner sees Ljubisa Carbone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ljubisa Carbone knocks in a cross ball towards Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
40.35
0-0Johann Koch kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone rushes past Alfredo Lambertini! Ljubisa Carbone takes a shot at goal. Valerio Lotti comfortably gets down and covers it.
44.09
Francis Defoe sees a break and surges forward. Francis Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
51.05
0-0Danilo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Loureiro plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Ferrer and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Carlos Loureiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Demetrio Terrevoli's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
52.12
0-0Daniel Ferrer takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Andy Dickov. Rolf Gimpl steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
60.34
0-0Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Gelsi replacing Daniel Ferrer and Stefan Gelsi replacing Danilo Carvalho .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Benício Didi replacing Oliver Kirschner .
61.40
Francis Defoe threads the ball through to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Valerio Lotti!
78.36
Victor Soler hacks Benício Didi from behind! Victor Soler is shown the yellow card! Benício Didi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.52
0-0Benício Didi hacks Victor Soler from behind! The referee calls over Benício Didi and shows him a yellow card! Victor Soler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.21
0-0Francis Defoe hacks Stefan Gelsi from behind! The referee warns Francis Defoe to calm down! Stefan Gelsi runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ljubisa Carbone of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valerio Lotti (GK)
6
2. Giuseppe Comandini (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Lambertini (DEF)
6
4. Yves-A. Zugna (DEF)
6
5. Andy Dickov (DEF)
6
6. Wladimiro Martino (MID)
6
7. Victor Soler (MID)
5
8. Danilo Carvalho (MID)
6
9. Daniel Ferrer (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Loureiro (ATT)
6
11. Nicol˜ Battistini (ATT)
5
12. Stefan Gelsi (MID)
6
13. Jonathan Gelsi (ATT)
6
14. Anton Thielemann (ATT)
0
1. Rick Willis (GK)
6
2. Demetrio Terrevoli (DEF)
6
3. Rolf Gimpl (DEF)
6
4. Corrado Turato (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Schöll (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Viana (MID)
3
7. Oliver Kirschner (MID)
6
8. Johann Koch (MID)
6
9. Ljubisa Carbone (ATT)
7
10. Dries Hermans (ATT)
6
11. Francis Defoe (ATT)
6
12. Tonton Gustafsson (DEF)
0
13. Benício Didi (MID)
5
14. Oscar Bertarelli (ATT)
0