Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 11,616 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off!
3.28
0-0Regis Damman flicks a high pass forward. Sin'ichi Sugiyama controls it well on his chest. Sin'ichi Sugiyama chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ipoua. Samuel Ipoua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hakan Abdullah.
4.16
0-0Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward. John Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Robson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Carl Lee manages to keep it out.
8.23
0-0Gilles Cottee makes a simple pass to Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Regis Damman.
9.41
0-0Corner kick to Arsenal. Brian Clemence plays it to the far post. Eddie Bowyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
12.51
1-0Hakan Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.09
1-0Hakan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Robson but the linesman indicates offside!
21.51
1-0Gilles Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Steve Salako holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Salako threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
24.50
Sin'ichi Sugiyama threads a neat ball through to Karim Postma. Karim Postma threads the ball through to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Thomas Martino manages to gather it comfortably.
30.17
Eddie Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Carl Lee.
31.50
1-0It's a corner kick. Brian Clemence kicks a low ball out wide. Fabiano Monaco gets to the ball and clears it up field.
32.45
Marcus Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Steve Salako holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.14
Mike Waters makes a simple pass to John Robson. John Robson shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.32
Oleg Goodwin flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Charlton who takes it down. Marcus Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
48.15
Nestor Haddadou makes a beautiful solo run. Nestor Haddadou takes it forward alone. Nestor Haddadou lofts in a cross ball towards Sin'ichi Sugiyama. Sin'ichi Sugiyama heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.29
Sin'ichi Sugiyama flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Lumsdon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Thomas Martino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.20
Fabiano Monaco makes an attacking run forward. Fabiano Monaco knocks in a cross ball towards Sin'ichi Sugiyama. Sin'ichi Sugiyama rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.57
1-2John Robson catches Sin'ichi Sugiyama on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sin'ichi Sugiyama stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.03
Rio Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Charlton controls it well on his chest. Marcus Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
72.20
Sin'ichi Sugiyama deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Lumsdon. Wayne Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.40
Gilles Cottee threads a neat ball through to John Robson. John Robson shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.05
Sin'ichi Sugiyama flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Ipoua who takes it down. Samuel Ipoua whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Jörgensen. Gianfranco Jörgensen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.53
Oleg Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.44
Hakan Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcus Charlton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
85.00
Mike Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.18
Steve Salako threads a neat ball through to John Robson. John Robson skips past Sin'ichi Sugiyama! John Robson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Carl Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Robson 13, 87 | Richard McGrory 54 Sin'ichi Sugiyama 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thomas Martino (GK)
6
2. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
6
3. Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Brian Clemence (MID)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
7
7. Marcus Charlton (MID)
7
8. Rio Kitson (MID)
6
9. John Robson (ATT)
9
10. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
7
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
7
12. Peter Wright (GK)
0
13. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
0
14. Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
0
1. Carl Lee (GK)
7
2. Fabiano Monaco (DEF)
7
3. Nestor Haddadou (DEF)
7
4. Regis Damman (DEF)
6
5. Nicholas Venus (DEF)
6
6. Karim Postma (MID)
6
7. Sin'ichi Sugiyama (MID)
9
8. Gianfranco Jörgensen (GK)
6
9. Samuel Ipoua (DEF)
6
10. Richard McGrory (ATT)
8
11. Wayne Lumsdon (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Meerdink (DEF)
0
13. Adam Batty (MID)
0
14. Gianmarco Cassano (MID)
0