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 Manchester United. A crowd of 19,014 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
3.24
Iwan Hermans knocks the ball forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Solis. With a superhuman jump, Bruno Solis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Valerio Lotti with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
9.52
Francesco G. Grava makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iwan Hermans. Iwan Hermans threads the ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
15.00
Stanley Fenton hacks Andy Dickov from behind! The referee warns Stanley Fenton to calm down! Andy Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.22
Hugo Quintero kicks a strong pass forward to Garcia Duque Del Prete. Garcia Duque Del Prete makes a probing pass to Jaime Martins but he's offside!
18.02
Frank Claes decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Claes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frank Claes knocks the ball forward, putting Stefano Fresi through on goal. Stefano Fresi shoots from just inside the box but somehow Valerio Lotti manages to keep it out.
21.58
Eddie Sheringham makes a probing pass to Bruno Solis. Bruno Solis tries a spectacular long range effort but Valerio Lotti is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
27.07
Yves-A. Zugna darts forward. Yves-A. Zugna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Del Prete. Garcia Duque Del Prete knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Grava.
32.27
Iwan Hermans knocks the ball forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton plays a quick one-two with Bruno Solis and rushes in on goal... Stanley Fenton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Valerio Lotti easily gets down and covers it.
33.30
Iwan Hermans plays the ball forward to Bruno Solis. Bruno Solis whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
38.32
Danilo Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins shoots from 20 yards but somehow Stefan Trinchera manages to keep it out.
42.45
Danilo Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garcia Duque Del Prete. Garcia Duque Del Prete edges inside the box! Garcia Duque Del Prete looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garcia Duque Del Prete!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
49.24
Fausto Mutarelli threads the ball through to Danilo Carvalho. Danilo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Martins skips past Francesco G. Grava! Jaime Martins takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Stefan Trinchera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.18
Andy Dickov pushes up the pitch. Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Daniel Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.26
Arsenal have made a substitution with Gudjón Jakobsson replacing Hugo Quintero .Manchester United have made a substitution with Diogo Nunes replacing Bruno Solis .
61.31
Warren Neville hacks Iwan Hermans from behind! Warren Neville is given a warning by the referee! Iwan Hermans stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.41
Gudjón Jakobsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Del Prete. Garcia Duque Del Prete shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.32
Giuseppe Comandini flicks a high pass forward to Danilo Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Danilo Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Garcia Duque Del Prete who takes it down. Garcia Duque Del Prete whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stefan Trinchera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.46
Iwan Hermans catches Warren Neville on the ankles. The referee brings Iwan Hermans to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Neville runs off the knock.
77.17
Manchester United have made a substitution with Mads Bögelund replacing Iwan Hermans .
83.51
Danilo Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.52
Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Danilo Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Garcia Duque Del Prete. Garcia Duque Del Prete controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jaime Martins through on goal. Jaime Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Portuguese player!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 65.7142857142857 vs 34.2857142857143
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 28.57%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Martins of Arsenal

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
3. Yves-A. Zugna (DEF)
6
4. Andy Dickov (DEF)
6
5
7. Hugo Quintero (MID)
6
7
9. Daniel Ferrer (ATT)
6
11. Jaime Martins (ATT)
9

13. Anton Kirschner (ATT)
0

2. Frank Oakley (DEF)
6
6
5. Frank Claes (DEF)
6
8. Iwan Hermans (MID)
6
9. Stefano Fresi (ATT)
6
10. Bruno Solis (ATT)
7
11. Stanley Fenton (ATT)
6

12. Liam Barry (DEF)
0
13. Mads Bögelund (MID)
6
14. Diogo Nunes (ATT)
6