Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Igor Boksic | I. Boksic |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Matthew Clarke | M. Clarke | |||||||||
| Stan Goodwin | S. Goodwin | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Steven Nicholls | S. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Marcel Riel | M. Riel |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Teddy Crooks | T. Crooks | |||||||||
| Mitchell Penders | M. Penders |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Diogo Carvalho | D. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Noel Wetherall | N. Wetherall | | 53 | M | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Titus Wright | T. Wright | |||||||||
| Leon Godber | L. Godber | | 71 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Bruno Faria | B. Faria | ||||||||
| Emanuele Malafronte | E. Malafronte |  | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Carlton Marsden | C. Marsden | |||||||||
| Edward Galli | E. Galli | | 63 | M | | 8 | | | M | 49 | | Simon Drake | S. Drake | ||||||||
| Pablo Ruiz | P. Ruiz |  | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Warren Young | W. Young | |||||||||
| Alec Young | A. Young |  | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Nwankwo Venus | N. Venus | |||||||||
| Ivan Mora | I. Mora | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Stan Burbage | S. Burbage | |||||||||
| Cristian Di Fabio | C. Di Fabio | | 50 | D | | 12 | | D | 59 | | Titus Huckerby | T. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Gavin Morton | G. Morton | | 52 | M | | 13 | | A | 57 | | David Collymore | D. Collymore | |||||||||
| Guerino Russo | G. Russo | | 52 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Jason Wright | J. Wright | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 9,643 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
4.22
0-0Steven Nicholls decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Venus. Nwankwo Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.33
With vision, Teddy Crooks plays the ball forward to Bruno Faria. Bruno Faria threads a neat ball through to Warren Young. Warren Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Riel.
9.34
0-0Emanuele Malafronte threads a neat ball through to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Matthew Clarke manages to keep it out.
10.22
0-0Carlton Marsden hacks Noel Wetherall from behind! The referee calls over Carlton Marsden and shows him a yellow card! Noel Wetherall runs off the knock.
12.53
1-0Leon Godber flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Pablo Ruiz advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Pablo Ruiz provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Matthew Clarke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.48
Teddy Crooks catches Alec Young on the ankles. Teddy Crooks is shown the yellow card! Alec Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.47
1-0Edward Galli flicks a high pass forward. Alec Young collects the pass. Alec Young makes a probing pass to Ivan Mora but he's offside!
21.54
Mitchell Penders knocks the ball forward to Noel Wetherall. Noel Wetherall makes a beautiful solo run. Noel Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Young. Some silky footwork from Alec Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthew Clarke with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
28.56
Marcel Riel sees space and advances. Marcel Riel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcel Riel edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Marcel Riel provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Matthew Clarke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.00
3-0Noel Wetherall knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alec Young. Alec Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Diogo Carvalho steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.21
Carlton Marsden makes a probing pass to Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Venus. Nwankwo Venus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Igor Boksic. What a great pair of hands!
39.37
3-0Carlton Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Venus. Nwankwo Venus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.18
Bruno Faria hits a low pass to Warren Young. Warren Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.35
Bruno Faria plays the ball forward to Warren Young. Warren Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Penders.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
49.58
Noel Wetherall flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Mora who brings the ball under control. Ivan Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Young. Alec Young heads the ball goalwards. Alec Young scores for Arsenal!!
54.51
Titus Wright flicks a high pass forward. Stan Burbage controls it well on his chest. Stan Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Warren Young. Warren Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.28
4-1Arsenal have made a substitution with Cristian Di Fabio replacing Mitchell Penders .Portsmouth have made a substitution with David Collymore replacing Nwankwo Venus .
63.06
Diogo Carvalho makes a simple pass to Carlton Marsden. Carlton Marsden plays the ball forward to Warren Young. Warren Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Igor Boksic who gathers it comfortably.
66.50
Marcel Riel flicks a high pass forward to Noel Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Noel Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ruiz collects the pass. Pablo Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
67.47
Noel Wetherall knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz cuts inside the box! Pablo Ruiz takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Matthew Clarke smothers it!
71.08
Carlton Marsden darts forward. Carlton Marsden shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
73.51
4-1Teddy Crooks clumsily knocks into Leon Godber. The referee warns Teddy Crooks to calm down! Leon Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.27
Portsmouth have made a substitution with Jason Wright replacing Carlton Marsden .
79.54
Edward Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.56
Bruno Faria threads a neat ball through to David Collymore. David Collymore edges inside the box! David Collymore makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.10
Bruno Faria barges into Leon Godber. Bruno Faria is shown the yellow card! Leon Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.17
Simon Drake sees Warren Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Diogo Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Wright. Jason Wright darts forward. Jason Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Young. Warren Young finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Igor Boksic gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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
| Pablo Ruiz 13 Alec Young 22, 50 Marcel Riel 29 | Warren Young 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Igor Boksic (GK)
6
2. Stan Goodwin (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Riel (DEF)
9
4. Mitchell Penders (DEF)
6
5. Noel Wetherall (MID)
8
6. Leon Godber (MID)
7
7. Emanuele Malafronte (MID)
6
8. Edward Galli (MID)
6
9. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
9
10. Alec Young (ATT)
9
11. Ivan Mora (ATT)
7
12. Cristian Di Fabio (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Morton (MID)
0
14. Guerino Russo (ATT)
0
1. Matthew Clarke (GK)
6
2. Steven Nicholls (DEF)
6
3. Teddy Crooks (DEF)
5
4. Diogo Carvalho (DEF)
6
5. Titus Wright (MID)
6
6. Bruno Faria (MID)
6
7. Carlton Marsden (MID)
6
8. Simon Drake (MID)
6
9. Warren Young (ATT)
7
10. Nwankwo Venus (ATT)
6
11. Stan Burbage (ATT)
6
12. Titus Huckerby (DEF)
0
13. David Collymore (ATT)
6
14. Jason Wright (ATT)
6