Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Paul Gillman | Paul Gillman | manager | Christopher George | Christopher George | |||||||||||||||||
| Alessandro Poggi | A. Poggi |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Adam Murphy | A. Murphy | |||||||||
| Gregoor Talan | G. Talan |  | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Leon Plowright | L. Plowright | |||||||||
| Terry Mcleod | T. Mcleod | | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Paolo Mcleod | P. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Miguel Sanz | M. Sanz |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Leon Priestley | L. Priestley | |||||||||
| Gaetano Alessi | G. Alessi | | 72 | D | | 5 | | D | 60 |  | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Gonzalo Rosas | G. Rosas |  | 82 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Greg Dean | G. Dean | ||||||||
| Kevin Cáceres | K. Cáceres |  | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Arthur Benjamin | A. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Eric Addo | E. Addo |  | 81 | A | | 8 | | M | 74 | | Mark Gargo | M. Gargo | |||||||||
| Manuel Fonseca | M. Fonseca |  | 80 | A | | 9 | | | A | 69 | | Peter Pater | P. Pater | ||||||||
| Dave Wright-Phillips | D. Wright-Phillips | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Neil Black | N. Black | |||||||||
| Leon Arnold | L. Arnold |  | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Kevin McNeill | K. McNeill | |||||||||
| Darren Edworthy | D. Edworthy | | 64 | M | | 12 | | D | 67 | | Kemal Mercer | K. Mercer | |||||||||
| Kelvin Fenton | K. Fenton | | 57 | A | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Robert Burgess | R. Burgess | |||||||||
| Darius Griffin | D. Griffin | | 56 | G | | 14 | | A | 64 | | Rio Cutler | R. Cutler | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 16,150 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
9.01
0-0Arthur Benjamin decides to run forward with the ball. Arthur Benjamin hits a low pass to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
14.12
Andy Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
21.06
1-0Gonzalo Rosas threads a neat ball through to Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Wright-Phillips and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Cáceres provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.19
1-0Gonzalo Rosas knocks the ball forward to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca threads the ball through to Dave Wright-Phillips but he's offside!
28.07
1-0Gonzalo Rosas brings the ball forward. Gonzalo Rosas lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
30.18
Andy Brady plays the ball forward to Neil Black. Neil Black knocks the ball forward, putting Arthur Benjamin through on goal. Arthur Benjamin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
33.47
1-0Dave Wright-Phillips barges into Leon Plowright. Dave Wright-Phillips is warned by the referee! Leon Plowright runs off the knock.
39.57
Paolo Mcleod sees Mark Gargo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Gargo threads a neat ball through to Neil Black. Neil Black advances inside the box! Neil Black shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Alessandro Poggi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wrexham kick off the second half!
49.00
Miguel Sanz makes a simple pass to Kevin Cáceres. With imagination, Kevin Cáceres laces a weighted ball forward to Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas plays a scrappy one-two with Eric Addo and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gonzalo Rosas provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.15
2-1Andy Brady hits a low pass to Paolo Mcleod. Paolo Mcleod makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Mcleod.
54.44
Mark Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Pater. Peter Pater makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Black. Neil Black side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.50
Greg Dean hits a low pass to Peter Pater. Peter Pater plays a one-two with Greg Dean and advances towards the goal... Peter Pater comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
60.04
2-1Wrexham have made 3 substitutions with Kemal Mercer replacing Paolo Mcleod, Robert Burgess replacing Mark Gargo and Rio Cutler replacing Kevin McNeill .
61.05
Terry Mcleod threads the ball through to Leon Arnold. Leon Arnold passes the ball forward but Kevin Cáceres is offside!
63.39
Leon Plowright plays the ball forward to Greg Dean. Greg Dean sees a break and surges forward. Greg Dean shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
69.28
Andy Brady passes the ball forward to Greg Dean. Greg Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Cutler. Rio Cutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alessandro Poggi gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
71.33
Andy Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Dean. Greg Dean runs straight at the opposition's defence. Greg Dean plays a quick one-two with Rio Cutler and rushes in on goal... Greg Dean cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
73.47
Leon Priestley flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Mercer who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Kemal Mercer stretches the opposition's defence. Kemal Mercer makes a great pass forward. Greg Dean runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.09
Arthur Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Rio Cutler. Rio Cutler passes the ball forward but Peter Pater is offside!
78.45
Gaetano Alessi passes the ball forward to Terry Mcleod. Terry Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Rosas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonzalo Rosas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.58
Gonzalo Rosas makes a probing pass to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca threads the ball through to Leon Arnold but he's offside!
87.22
2-1Leon Priestley hacks Gonzalo Rosas from behind! Leon Priestley is warned by the referee! Gonzalo Rosas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.40
Leon Priestley flicks a high ball forward to Andy Brady who takes it down. Andy Brady flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Benjamin who brings the ball under control. Arthur Benjamin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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
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)
9
7. Kevin Cáceres (MID)
8
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. Adam Murphy (GK)
6
2. Leon Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Mcleod (DEF)
6
4. Leon Priestley (DEF)
6
5. Andy Brady (DEF)
8
6. Greg Dean (MID)
7
7. Arthur Benjamin (MID)
8
8. Mark Gargo (MID)
7
9. Peter Pater (ATT)
6
10. Neil Black (ATT)
8
11. Kevin McNeill (ATT)
6
12. Kemal Mercer (DEF)
6
13. Robert Burgess (MID)
6
14. Rio Cutler (ATT)
6