Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Tottenham Hotspur in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.36
0-0Kelvin Robinson makes a simple pass to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
6.26
Kelvin Robinson sees Matheus Henrique Serginho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matheus Henrique Serginho whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ferdinand Daylly gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
8.11
0-0Kelvin Robinson barges into Neil McNeill. The referee warns Kelvin Robinson to calm down! Neil McNeill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.35
Ledley Brand hits a low pass to Kelvin Robinson. Kelvin Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Molina controls it well on his chest. Patricio Molina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ferdinand Daylly reads it well. Great keeping!
14.56
0-0With a delightful solo run, Neil McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. Neil McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.07
Alan Huckerby flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McNeill. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil McNeill plays the ball forward to Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.13
Neil McNeill knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo plays a one-two with Raffaele De Sanctis and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Eduardo Carcedo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Kristinn Ingi Kárason effortlessly gets down and covers it.
22.18
0-0Simon Fortune takes it forward alone. Simon Fortune runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darl Zijm.
24.04
Duncan Souness hacks Matheus Henrique Serginho from behind! Duncan Souness is shown the yellow card! Matheus Henrique Serginho gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.31
Darl Zijm makes a strong solo run forward. Darl Zijm makes a probing pass to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.58
Simon Fortune surges forward with the ball. Simon Fortune knocks the ball forward to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.11
Kelvin Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Matheus Henrique Serginho collects the pass. Matheus Henrique Serginho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.56
0-0Kelvin Robinson hits a low pass to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson makes a probing pass to Matheus Henrique Serginho but he's offside!
36.02
Jo‘l Tassali darts forward. Jo‘l Tassali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.09
Jo‘l Tassali threads the ball through to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.47
Adam Davis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adam Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Raffaele De Sanctis. Raffaele De Sanctis makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
47.49
Neil McNeill threads a neat ball through to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
48.06
Paul Caldwell runs forward with the ball. Paul Caldwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Kristinn Ingi Kárason as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.46
Neil McNeill takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Kristinn Ingi Kárason drops low and scoops up the ball.
51.51
0-1With some swift thinking, Darl Zijm plays the ball forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill passes the ball forward to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Davies and advances towards the goal... Richard Inglis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Kristinn Ingi Kárason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.16
Jo‘l Tassali plays the ball forward to Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina lofts in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.23
0-1Neil McNeill barges into Kelvin Robinson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelvin Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.23
Martins Emerson passes the ball forward to Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ferdinand Daylly manages to keep it out.
65.15
Alex Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Molina. Patricio Molina heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.34
1-1With a delightful solo run, Kelvin Robinson stretches the opposition's defence. Kelvin Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Darl Zijm blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
73.06
Neil McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Carcedo who takes it down. Eduardo Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kristinn Ingi Kárason gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
75.50
Alex Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.11
Neil McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Davies. Gary Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.46
Darl Zijm threads a neat ball through to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill threads a neat ball through to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Duncan Souness sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Souness sees Raffaele De Sanctis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raffaele De Sanctis shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kristinn Ingi Kárason (GK)
8
2. Simon Fortune (DEF)
7
3. Ledley Brand (DEF)
6
4. Aruna Dindane (DEF)
6
5. Martins Emerson (MID)
6
6. Kelvin Robinson (MID)
7
7. Alex Rae (MID)
6
8. Jo‘l Tassali (MID)
7
9. Patricio Molina (ATT)
9
10. Hákon Gunnlaugsson (ATT)
7
11. Matheus Henrique Serginho (ATT)
6
12. Lomano Shields (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Agudelo (MID)
0
14. Kubilay Özalan (ATT)
0
1. Ferdinand Daylly (GK)
8
2. Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
3. Alan Huckerby (DEF)
6
4. Darl Zijm (DEF)
7
5. Paul Caldwell (DEF)
7
6. Adam Davis (MID)
6
7. Neil McNeill (MID)
7
8. Raffaele De Sanctis (ATT)
6
9. Gary Davies (ATT)
6
10. Richard Inglis (ATT)
9
11. Eduardo Carcedo (ATT)
6
12. Jean Bekrar (ATT)
0
13. Seth Konchesky (MID)
0
14. Marcos Merino (MID)
0