Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Clark | Trevor Clark | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Brian Redondo | B. Redondo |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Paolo Bramble | P. Bramble | |||||||||
| Jyri Barck | J. Barck |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Carlton Tiler | C. Tiler | |||||||||
| Serafim Stinga | S. Stinga |  | 77 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Jon Dahl Hakansson | J. Hakansson |  | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Jason Douchez | J. Douchez | |||||||||
| Ezio Serao | E. Serao |  | 78 | M | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Oleg Salako | O. Salako | |||||||||
| Steve Wilson | S. Wilson | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Tim Williamson | T. Williamson | |||||||||
| Stephen Adams | S. Adams | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Robert Croft | R. Croft | |||||||||
| Niccolo Salmon | N. Salmon | | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Cesar Soares | C. Soares | |||||||||
| Robert Riggott | R. Riggott | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 | | Nick Atherton | N. Atherton | |||||||||
| Jon Newby | J. Newby | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Isaiah Carlton | I. Carlton | |||||||||
| Morris Bridge | M. Bridge | | 82 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Jacob Cole | J. Cole | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Arsenal and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.18
0-0Robert Croft makes a probing pass to Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.51
0-0Robert Croft knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Carlton. Isaiah Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.54
0-0Tim Williamson threads the ball through to Nick Atherton. Nick Atherton shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
15.19
0-0Arsenal are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.05
1-0Stephen Adams threads the ball through to Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.52
Niccolo Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Newby. Jon Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Bramble manages to gather it comfortably.
26.41
Serafim Stinga flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezio Serao. Ezio Serao chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.42
Cesar Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole whips in a cross ball towards Nick Atherton. Nick Atherton flicks the ball with his head. Brian Redondo easily smothers it.
36.03
Serafim Stinga knocks the ball forward to Steve Wilson. Steve Wilson knocks the ball forward to Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Newby. Jon Newby powers a header at goal. Paolo Bramble is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.01
Carlton Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Salako. Oleg Salako makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Salako whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.07
Don Mckinlay hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jacob Cole shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
48.19
Oleg Salako threads the ball through to Isaiah Carlton. Isaiah Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jyri Barck.
51.35
Steve Wilson threads the ball through to Jon Newby. Jon Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.39
Robert Croft knocks the ball forward to Nick Atherton. Nick Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Brian Redondo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.01
3-1Jacob Cole barges into Jyri Barck. The referee calls over Jacob Cole and warns him to calm down! Jyri Barck stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.22
Robert Croft makes a probing pass to Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole whips in a cross ball towards Nick Atherton. Nick Atherton heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
66.42
Oleg Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole passes the ball forward to Isaiah Carlton. Isaiah Carlton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.57
Don Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. Don Mckinlay advances with the ball. Don Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.36
Serafim Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Wilson. Steve Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Newby. Jon Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Bramble who gathers it comfortably.
73.03
Tim Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Atherton. Nick Atherton shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Brian Redondo had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
77.16
Ezio Serao chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Newby. Jon Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.45
3-2Jason Douchez passes the ball forward to Tim Williamson. Tim Williamson threads the ball through to Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Carlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.50
Oleg Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Cole. Jacob Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.21
Jyri Barck makes a simple pass to Steve Wilson. Steve Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Newby. Jon Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Stephen Adams decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Adams finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Paolo Bramble manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Morris Bridge 16 Jon Newby 36 Robert Riggott 51 | Jacob Cole 55 Nick Atherton 73 |