Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 19,881 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.47
0-0Paul Nelson surges forward with the ball. Paul Nelson knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.30
0-0Michael Simonsen threads the ball through to Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.11
0-0Giorgio Bilic threads the ball through to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gareth Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
8.55
Giorgio Bilic takes it forward alone. Giorgio Bilic knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
15.56
Paul Nelson makes a probing pass to Neil Etherington. Neil Etherington surges forward with the ball. Neil Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.52
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.07
0-0Jón Kristinn Hlödversson catches Matthias Ziegenhagen on the ankles. Jón Kristinn Hlödversson is warned by the referee! Matthias Ziegenhagen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.13
Artur Moreira sees a break and surges forward. Artur Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Nelson Kalac!
24.19
Matthias Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Nelson.
26.44
Jón Kristinn Hlödversson sees a break and surges forward. Jón Kristinn Hlödversson decides to run forward with the ball. Jón Kristinn Hlödversson knocks the ball forward to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
28.43
Ade Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from long range but somehow Nelson Kalac manages to keep it out.
30.14
Giorgio Bilic makes a probing pass to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.16
Omer Adams makes a beautiful solo run. Omer Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.22
1-0Clive Williamson kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Etherington. Neil Etherington threads the ball through to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer makes a probing pass to Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.57
Neil Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.11
Miguel Altidore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.12
1-0Clive Williamson chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Etherington. Neil Etherington makes a probing pass to Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Chippo but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.15
Matthias Ziegenhagen decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.24
Jón Kristinn Hlödversson clumsily knocks into Takis Nikolaidis. The referee calls over Jón Kristinn Hlödversson and shows him a yellow card! Takis Nikolaidis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.39
Giorgio Bilic brings the ball forward. Giorgio Bilic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.47
2-0Miguel Altidore hacks Neil Etherington from behind! Miguel Altidore is given a warning by the referee! Neil Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.21
Ade Adeshina threads the ball through to Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.15
Michael Simonsen hoofs the ball up the pitch. Vadim Vitsenets whips in a cross ball towards Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.34
Giorgio Bilic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo powers a header at goal. Gareth Deane easily smothers it.
75.07
Giorgio Bilic makes a probing pass to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
77.30
Matthias Ziegenhagen catches Neil Etherington on the ankles. Matthias Ziegenhagen is given a warning by the referee! Neil Etherington stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.11
Giorgio Bilic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo makes a probing pass to Sebastian Pfeiffer but he's offside!
83.17
Giorgio Bilic advances with the ball. Giorgio Bilic goes all the way! Giorgio Bilic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.48
Miguel Altidore makes a simple pass to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Giorgio Bilic makes a probing pass to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ade Adeshina.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
24.7%
42%
33.3%
Scorers
| Phil Gardner 33, 51 | Takis Nikolaidis 63 |