Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 17,429 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.55
0-0Paul Nelson decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Nelson chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo goes all the way! Gharib Chippo shoots from just inside the box. Tarik Chippo easily smothers it.
6.11
0-0Omer Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.20
Marek Gadocha kicks a strong pass forward to Frans Yrjonpoika. Frans Yrjonpoika knocks the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.41
0-0Sebastian Pfeiffer clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Hierro. Sebastian Pfeiffer is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.23
0-1Giovanni M. Toldo knocks the ball forward to Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.34
0-1Omer Adams brings the ball forward. Omer Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gharib Chippo but he's offside!
26.41
Giorgio Bilic threads the ball through to Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner plays a perfect one-two with Sebastian Pfeiffer and rushes in on goal... Phil Gardner shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Phil Gardner!
32.31
Frans Yrjonpoika sees a break and surges forward. Frans Yrjonpoika knocks in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.23
Carl Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Frans Yrjonpoika. Frans Yrjonpoika chips the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga powers a header at goal. Nelson Kalac is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.14
Omer Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Tarik Chippo.
40.09
Giovanni M. Toldo makes a simple pass to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marek Swierczewski!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.23
1-3Graeme Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.11
Carl Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricky Kelly. Ricky Kelly passes the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Nelson Kalac manages to keep it out.
53.45
Neil Etherington decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Etherington knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.49
1-3Sebastian Pfeiffer clumsily knocks into Marek Gadocha. The referee calls over Sebastian Pfeiffer and shows him a yellow card! Marek Gadocha runs off the knock.
63.21
Omer Adams sees space and advances. Omer Adams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Hierro.
65.41
Omer Adams makes a beautiful solo run. Omer Adams goes all the way! Omer Adams takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Tarik Chippo.
67.19
Omer Adams threads the ball through to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.07
Omer Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer but the linesman indicates offside!
73.11
Frans Yrjonpoika controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga whips in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.37
Giovanni M. Toldo kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu whips in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski powers a header at goal. It's there!! Nelson Kalac has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.52
Frans Yrjonpoika makes a probing pass to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Nelson.
85.44
Ricky Kelly knocks the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Nelson Kalac has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
22.4%
49.3%
28.4%
Scorers
| Phil Gardner 26 Gharib Chippo 67 | Marek Swierczewski 15, 40, 78 Florin V. Punga 34 Stefan Enescu 85 |