Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Brentford. A crowd of 17,647 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
2.39
Stephen Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Summerbell. Steven Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to John Carrick. John Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.51
Steven Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, John Carrick. John Carrick makes a probing pass to Des Scales but he's offside!
4.23
Steven Summerbell knocks the ball forward to John Carrick. John Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoximar Rosales.
28.06
Steven Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Des Scales. Des Scales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.55
Alfred Weaver advances with the ball. Alfred Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul James. Paul James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Graham Shearer is on top of it.
33.49
Marvin Upson makes a probing pass to Simon Pearson. Simon Pearson brings the ball forward. Simon Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Des Scales. Des Scales flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.48
Mile Laybutt flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Finney.
39.07
Antonio Serrano sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Serrano plays a perfect one-two with Paul James and rushes in on goal... Antonio Serrano shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.00
Jose Fortes Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James makes a simple pass to Scott Wright. Scott Wright takes a shot at goal but Graham Shearer is on top of it.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Brentford start the second half!
61.53
Ronnie Salmon decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Salmon brings the ball forward. Ronnie Salmon goes all the way! Ronnie Salmon tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.23
Albrecht Jaschke threads the ball through to Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Upson.
67.15
Steve Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Summerbell. Steven Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Des Scales. Des Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Milburn. Clive Milburn flicks the ball with his head but Pius Job is on top of it.
71.24
Steven Summerbell threads the ball through to John Carrick. John Carrick goes all the way! John Carrick shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Pius Job easily smothers it!
78.44
Marvin Upson makes a beautiful solo run. Marvin Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Scales. Des Scales plays a perfect one-two with Clive Milburn and rushes in on goal... Des Scales shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.09
Marvin Upson sees space and advances. Marvin Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Carrick. John Carrick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.01
Antonio Serrano advances with the ball. Antonio Serrano shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Graham Shearer easily smothers it!
83.39
Steven Summerbell makes a probing pass to John Carrick. John Carrick shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
84.17
Jose Fortes Nieto threads the ball through to Scott Wright. Scott Wright shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Graham Shearer!
87.31
Mile Laybutt threads the ball through to Paul James. Paul James goes all the way! Paul James shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Des Scales of Brentford

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.3513513513513 vs 48.6486486486487
Play Area
Home team third: 24.32%, Midfield: 44.59%, Away team third: 31.08%

Scorers
Des Scales 28, 33