Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Millwall. A crowd of 16,843 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Millwall get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Omer Adams passes the ball forward to Gilles Carter. Gilles Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
4.29
0-0Millwall are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
6.29
0-0Nicholas Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Carter. Gilles Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.16
Nicholas Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo plays a perfect one-two with Sebastian Pfeiffer and rushes in on goal... Gharib Chippo takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
15.46
Nicholas Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Carter. Gilles Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
18.06
Martin Overbeek-Bloem flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver goes all the way! Gilles Laver makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nelson Kalac easily smothers it.
20.35
George May hoofs the ball up the pitch. Gilles Laver whips in a cross ball towards Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu flicks the ball with his head. Nelson Kalac easily picks it out of the air!
22.08
Marvin Van Nieuwstadt kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Nelson Kalac.
24.16
Nicholas Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.43
0-0Gilles Laver barges into Jón Kristinn Hlödversson. Gilles Laver is warned by the referee! Jón Kristinn Hlödversson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.19
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.56
Marvin Van Nieuwstadt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver goes all the way! Gilles Laver shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Nelson Kalac manages to gather it comfortably.
38.17
0-0Paul Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.50
Eddie Patterson makes a simple pass to Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway sees space and advances. Nicholas Holloway knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
51.06
Paul Mercer passes the ball forward to Gilles Carter. Gilles Carter shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Christoph Strobl easily smothers it!
61.54
Pierre-Alain Panov chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Overbeek-Bloem. Martin Overbeek-Bloem makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Overbeek-Bloem shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
63.35
Liam Ehiogu clumsily knocks into Jón Kristinn Hlödversson. Liam Ehiogu is warned by the referee! Jón Kristinn Hlödversson stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.38
Nicholas Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.36
Martin Overbeek-Bloem threads the ball through to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nelson Kalac manages to gather it comfortably.
79.39
Nicholas Holloway decides to run forward with the ball. Nicholas Holloway goes all the way! Nicholas Holloway takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.22
Martin Overbeek-Bloem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
85.38
0-0George May comes in with a very late challenge on Sebastian Pfeiffer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Sebastian Pfeiffer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.39
Clive Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mercer. Paul Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Christoph Strobl is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle