Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Fulham. A crowd of 19,009 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
9.55
0-0Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Belbey. Jean-Christophe Belbey shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.50
0-0Kevin Cáceres flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dave Wright-Phillips provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
16.49
Gerardo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Richard Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Strachan shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.26
Miguel Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Addo. Eric Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
26.50
0-0Miguel Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Addo. Eric Addo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Giorgio Budan.
28.36
0-1Jakob Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Gerardo Santos controls it well on his chest. Gerardo Santos sees space and advances. Gerardo Santos rushes past Terry Mcleod! Gerardo Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.21
Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alessandro Poggi.
37.18
0-1It's a corner kick. Richard Strachan kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Kevin Cáceres reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.15
With a delightful solo run, Gerardo Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Gerardo Santos shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
40.51
0-1Kevin Cáceres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Fonseca but he's offside!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregoor Talan plays the ball forward to Leon Arnold. Leon Arnold shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
47.27
Gerardo Santos flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Vieira who brings the ball under control. Silvio Vieira threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
48.19
Kevin Cáceres passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips edges inside the box! Dave Wright-Phillips side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
51.26
0-1Kevin Cáceres comes in with a late challenge on Richard Strachan. The referee warns Kevin Cáceres to calm down! Richard Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.08
Jakob Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Proctor. Kelvin Proctor flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Christophe Belbey who brings the ball under control. Jean-Christophe Belbey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana but the linesman indicates offside!
57.17
Kevin Cáceres flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Arnold. Leon Arnold advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Leon Arnold provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Emile Powell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.32
Corner kick to Arsenal. Kevin Cáceres plays it out to the edge of the box. Jean-Christophe Belbey reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.54
Terry Mcleod makes a simple pass to Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres threads a neat ball through to Dave Wright-Phillips. Dave Wright-Phillips shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.09
0-1Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Roland Mitchell replacing Giorgio Budan, Julian Clarke replacing Jean-Christophe Belbey and Steve Thompson replacing Tiago Viana .
66.10
Richard Strachan sees a break and surges forward. Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Gerardo Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.17
Richard Strachan makes a simple pass to Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
77.35
Miguel Sanz sees space and advances. Miguel Sanz threads the ball through to Eric Addo. Eric Addo shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
78.45
Terry Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres shoots from outside the area. David Vargas gets down and covers it.
79.32
Jakob Helmer makes a probing pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan hits a low pass to Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos plays a one-two with Vasilis Galanidis and advances towards the goal... Gerardo Santos rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alessandro Poggi had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
89.14
Gregoor Talan kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas knocks the ball forward to Manuel Fonseca but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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
| Gerardo Santos 28, 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alessandro Poggi (GK)
6
2. Gregoor Talan (DEF)
6
3. Terry Mcleod (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Sanz (DEF)
6
5. Gaetano Alessi (DEF)
6
6. Gonzalo Rosas (MID)
6
7. Kevin Cáceres (MID)
7
8. Eric Addo (ATT)
6
9. Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
6
10. Dave Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
11. Leon Arnold (ATT)
6
12. Darren Edworthy (MID)
0
13. Kelvin Fenton (ATT)
0
14. Darius Griffin (GK)
0
1. David Vargas (GK)
7
2. Emile Powell (DEF)
6
3. Jakob Helmer (DEF)
7
4. Giorgio Budan (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Proctor (DEF)
6
6. Gerardo Santos (MID)
10
7. Richard Strachan (MID)
7
8. Silvio Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Jean-Christophe Belbey (ATT)
6
10. Vasilis Galanidis (ATT)
6
11. Tiago Viana (ATT)
6
12. Roland Mitchell (DEF)
6
13. Julian Clarke (MID)
6
14. Steve Thompson (ATT)
6