Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Arsenal | Arsenal | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Trevor Clark | Trevor Clark | |||||||||||||||||
| Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Brian Redondo | B. Redondo | |||||||||
| Richard Crooks | R. Crooks | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Jyri Barck | J. Barck | |||||||||
| Dean Ince | D. Ince | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 |  | Serafim Stinga | S. Stinga | |||||||||
| Gaspar Almeida | G. Almeida |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 |  | Hugo Okpara | H. Okpara | |||||||||
| Gaspar Fernandes | G. Fernandes | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 76 |  | Jon Dahl Hakansson | J. Hakansson | |||||||||
| Clive Matthews | C. Matthews | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 |  | Ezio Serao | E. Serao | |||||||||
| Paul Williamson | P. Williamson | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Stephen Adams | S. Adams | |||||||||
| Hubert Eggimann | H. Eggimann |  | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Niccolo Salmon | N. Salmon | |||||||||
| Ross Priestley | R. Priestley | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 82 | | Morris Bridge | M. Bridge | |||||||||
| Vasco Mendes | V. Mendes | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 81 | | Robert Riggott | R. Riggott | |||||||||
| Darius Bailey | D. Bailey | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Jon Newby | J. Newby | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,297 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
3.14
0-0Darius Bailey clumsily knocks into Hugo Okpara. Darius Bailey is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Okpara runs off the knock.
6.50
Stephen Adams comes in with a late challenge on Clive Matthews. The referee calls over Stephen Adams and warns him to calm down! Clive Matthews stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.48
0-0Richard Crooks makes a simple pass to Clive Matthews. Clive Matthews makes a simple pass to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley makes a simple pass to Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Brian Redondo!
10.09
Niccolo Salmon knocks the ball forward to Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jamie Clarke!
12.36
0-1Jon Dahl Hakansson makes a beautiful solo run. Jon Dahl Hakansson passes the ball forward to Jon Newby. Jon Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jamie Clarke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.47
Clive Matthews advances with the ball. Clive Matthews shoots from distance but somehow Brian Redondo manages to keep it out.
24.32
0-1Niccolo Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.39
0-1Ezio Serao threads the ball through to Jon Newby. Jon Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.45
Gaspar Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Matthews. Clive Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.43
Jyri Barck sees a break and surges forward. Jyri Barck threads the ball through to Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
33.19
Stephen Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.32
Ezio Serao threads the ball through to Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jamie Clarke easily smothers it!
40.39
Clive Matthews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.55
Paul Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Bailey. Darius Bailey goes all the way! Darius Bailey rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
47.47
0-1Paul Williamson makes a simple pass to Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Priestley but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.11
Stephen Adams knocks the ball forward to Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Almeida.
49.17
Niccolo Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Newby. Jon Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Crooks.
51.10
Niccolo Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jamie Clarke is on top of it.
53.44
Ezio Serao deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Newby. Jon Newby shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jamie Clarke.
54.27
Gaspar Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes goes all the way! Vasco Mendes shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.52
Ezio Serao makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Newby. Jon Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jamie Clarke easily smothers it!
59.10
Niccolo Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott shoots from distance but Jamie Clarke is on top of it.
60.49
Stephen Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Newby. Jon Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jamie Clarke!
61.02
Serafim Stinga passes the ball forward to Niccolo Salmon. Niccolo Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Newby. Jon Newby plays a perfect one-two with Morris Bridge and rushes in on goal... Jon Newby takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.11
Niccolo Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.37
Jon Dahl Hakansson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Adams. Stephen Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott plays a perfect one-two with Morris Bridge and rushes in on goal... Robert Riggott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jamie Clarke!
73.47
Stephen Adams makes a probing pass to Jon Newby. Jon Newby goes all the way! Jon Newby rockets a shot on goal but Jamie Clarke is on top of it.
75.26
Niccolo Salmon passes the ball forward to Robert Riggott. Robert Riggott shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jamie Clarke!
81.03
Paul Williamson hacks Stephen Adams from behind! The referee calls over Paul Williamson and warns him to calm down! Stephen Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.12
Hugo Okpara knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Salmon. Niccolo Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Bridge. Morris Bridge plays a perfect one-two with Jon Newby and rushes in on goal... Morris Bridge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jamie Clarke easily smothers it.
89.40
Clive Matthews sees space and advances. Clive Matthews passes the ball forward but Ross Priestley is offside!
90.00
Paul Williamson makes a simple pass to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley passes the ball forward but Darius Bailey is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Vasco Mendes 54 | Morris Bridge 12 Jon Newby 61 |