Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 13,581 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jobson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jobson.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
4.39
0-1Martin Beda plays the ball forward to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Carcedo. Victor Carcedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor Carcedo!
10.46
0-1Martin Beda hits a low pass to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Valerio Lotti.
11.07
0-1Corner kick to Leicester City. Danny Merson plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Michael Defoe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.31
Danny Merson passes the ball forward to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Valerio Lotti is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
14.55
0-1Fausto Mutarelli flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danilo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Luis Molowny who brings the ball under control. Luis Molowny skips past Edward Wiltord! Luis Molowny cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
16.15
Martin Beda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.33
0-2Emiliano Nicoletti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ciro Petruzzi. Ciro Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Michael Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Lambertini.
22.24
Ciro Petruzzi decides to run forward with the ball. Ciro Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.02
Stefan Gelsi flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Carlos Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.03
Martin Beda knocks the ball forward to Victor Carcedo. Victor Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Lambertini.
32.09
Stefan Gelsi makes a simple pass to Luis Molowny. Luis Molowny runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Luis Molowny provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Seyni Fujen.
33.19
0-3Wladimiro Martino flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Ferrer who brings the ball neatly under control. Daniel Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alun Rowett is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
34.52
0-3It's a corner kick. Daniel Ferrer loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jacques Mane reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.36
0-3Wladimiro Martino flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Molowny but he's offside!
39.22
0-3Stefan Gelsi barges into Ciro Petruzzi. The referee calls over Stefan Gelsi and warns him to calm down! Ciro Petruzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.07
Wladimiro Martino brings the ball forward. Wladimiro Martino knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Molowny. Luis Molowny jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the second half underway!
47.45
Alun Rowett flicks a high pass forward to Ciro Petruzzi who brings the ball under control. Ciro Petruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Carcedo. Victor Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
48.43
Martin Beda knocks the ball forward to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
49.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Wladimiro Martino plays the ball forward to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer deftly passes the ball to Luis Molowny, releasing him through on goal. Luis Molowny cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.47
Stefan Gelsi passes the ball forward to Luis Molowny. Luis Molowny runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Luis Molowny provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.14
Wladimiro Martino threads the ball through to Luis Molowny. Luis Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Loureiro but he's offside!
54.00
Emiliano Nicoletti hits a low pass to Martin Beda. Martin Beda flicks a high pass forward to Victor Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Victor Carcedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Lambertini.
59.15
0-3With great vision, Martin Beda plays the ball forward to Victor Carcedo. Victor Carcedo hits a low pass to Eric Meidt. Yves-A. Zugna catches Eric Meidt on the ankles. Eric Meidt appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.11
0-3Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Anton Kirschner replacing Daniel Ferrer and Warren Neville replacing Stefan Gelsi .Leicester City have made a substitution with Norman Evans replacing Victor Carcedo .
69.49
Wladimiro Martino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro sees Luis Molowny just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Luis Molowny shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Seyni Fujen gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
73.41
Danny Merson decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
78.52
Warren Neville barges into Ciro Petruzzi. Warren Neville is warned by the referee! Ciro Petruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.09
Danilo Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Molowny. Luis Molowny shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.14
Warren Neville makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Neville skips past Alun Rowett! Emiliano Nicoletti barges into Warren Neville. Warren Neville appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.10
Fausto Mutarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Neville. Warren Neville threads the ball through to Anton Kirschner. Anton Kirschner cuts inside the box! Anton Kirschner shoots from just inside the box but Seyni Fujen reads it well. Good save!
90.00
Alun Rowett kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Beda. Martin Beda changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Beda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Victor Carcedo 4 Michael Defoe 16, 22 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Defoe of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valerio Lotti (GK)
7
2. Giuseppe Comandini (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Lambertini (DEF)
6
4. Yves-A. Zugna (DEF)
6
5. Fausto Mutarelli (DEF)
6
6. Wladimiro Martino (MID)
7
7. Stefan Gelsi (MID)
6
8. Danilo Carvalho (MID)
6
9. Daniel Ferrer (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Loureiro (ATT)
6
11. Luis Molowny (ATT)
7
12. Anton Kirschner (ATT)
6
13. Andy Dickov (DEF)
0
14. Warren Neville (MID)
6
1. Seyni Fujen (GK)
7
2. Jacques Mane (DEF)
6
3. Alun Rowett (DEF)
6
4. Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF)
6
5. Edward Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Martin Beda (MID)
7
7. Ciro Petruzzi (MID)
7
8. Danny Merson (MID)
6
9. Michael Defoe (ATT)
9
10. Eric Meidt (ATT)
7
11. Victor Carcedo (ATT)
7
12. Franco Capezzuto (ATT)
0
13. Norman Evans (ATT)
6
14. Flavio Cassano (DEF)
0