Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Max Jenner Max Jenner
Aniello CesariA. Cesari67
G
1
G
72Cyrille BedrossianC. Bedrossian
Leon GodberL. Godber63
D
2
D
64Anthony HenryA. Henry
Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin62
D
3
D
63Isaiah GodberI. Godber
Stuart GuppyS. Guppy62
D
4
D
61Marc CroftM. Croft
Pablo MoyaP. Moya75
M
5
M
62Bill BurgessB. Burgess
Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini72
M
6captain
M
62Norman IzzetN. Izzet
Philipp GerlachP. Gerlach62
M
7
M
65Carl MustoeC. Mustoe
Oleg TaylorO. Taylor54
M
8
M
60Steven LloydS. Lloyd
Rainer VogelR. Vogel76
A
captain9
A
66Sol WallworkS. Wallwork
Carlos AchardC. Achard74
A
10
A
64Luciano ZanchettaL. Zanchetta
Rio WetherallR. Wetherall74
A
11
A
63Omer CortO. Cort
 
Seb DucheminS. Duchemin73
A
12
G
67Lars LindnerL. Lindner
Eddie LampardE. Lampard65
G
13
A
67Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier
Martin MerinoM. Merino61
D
14
A
67Dean OwenD. Owen

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.


0.00
The first half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
2.55
Carl Mustoe plays the ball forward to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.20
With great vision, Pablo Moya plays the ball forward to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.29
Stuart Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Taylor. Oleg Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Achard controls it well on his chest. Carlos Achard makes a great pass forward. Rainer Vogel runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.42
Bill Burgess makes a simple pass to Omer Cort. Omer Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork but the linesman indicates offside!
9.06
Bill Burgess passes the ball forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.08
Anthony Henry kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Izzet. Norman Izzet flicks a high ball forward to Omer Cort who takes it down. Omer Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Godber.
12.13
Ottavio Mareggini threads a neat ball through to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall cuts inside the box! Rio Wetherall cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.19
Steven Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Cort. Omer Cort directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.28
Carl Mustoe hits a low pass to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta plays a quick one-two with Omer Cort and rushes in on goal... Luciano Zanchetta shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aniello Cesari with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
24.25
Carl Mustoe sees a break and surges forward. Carl Mustoe shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
26.33
Bill Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Zanchetta collects the pass. Luciano Zanchetta lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. With a superhuman jump, Sol Wallwork connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
28.49
Oleg Taylor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Cyrille Bedrossian is on top of it.
34.45
Norman Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
36.56
Philipp Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard whips in a cross ball towards Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Cyrille Bedrossian has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.18
Marc Croft passes the ball forward to Bill Burgess. Bill Burgess sees Luciano Zanchetta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Zanchetta shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
49.39
Carl Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork rushes past Leon Godber! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sol Wallwork provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Aniello Cesari easily gets down and covers it.
51.46
Isaiah Godber hits a low pass to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aniello Cesari who gathers it comfortably.
59.05
Bill Burgess makes a beautiful solo run. Bill Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.10
Robin Houttuin chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini flicks a high pass forward. Rio Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Rio Wetherall puts a great ball through. Rainer Vogel runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.49
Omer Cort comes in with a late challenge on Robin Houttuin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robin Houttuin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.49
Ottavio Mareggini threads a neat ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard advances inside the box! Carlos Achard comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Cyrille Bedrossian manages to keep it out.
71.33
Leon Godber threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini threads a neat ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Cyrille Bedrossian.
72.16
Carlos Achard takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Cyrille Bedrossian jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
77.31
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Seb Duchemin replacing Carlos Achard, Eddie Lampard replacing Pablo Moya and Martin Merino replacing Rio Wetherall .Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Lars Lindner replacing Anthony Henry, Darren Le Tissier replacing Luciano Zanchetta and Dean Owen replacing Omer Cort .
78.37
Lars Lindner hacks Rainer Vogel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Vogel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.20
Eddie Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin makes a simple pass, allowing Martin Merino to run into the box. Martin Merino shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
81.19
Bill Burgess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen rushes past Leon Godber! Some silky footwork from Dean Owen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Aniello Cesari gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
83.51
Carl Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Darren Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Le Tissier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Guppy.
84.45
With vision, Philipp Gerlach picks a pass forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel makes a simple pass, allowing Seb Duchemin to run into the box. Seb Duchemin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.13
With a delightful solo run, Norman Izzet stretches the opposition's defence. Norman Izzet shoots from 25 yards. Aniello Cesari gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
89.01
Isaiah Godber picks a pass forward to Norman Izzet. Norman Izzet makes a simple pass to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Arsenal
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
33.7%
44.2%
22.1%

Scorers
Rio Wetherall 37
Omer Cort 14
Luciano Zanchetta 18, 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luciano Zanchetta of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Aniello Cesari (GK)
7
2.Leon Godber (DEF)
6
3.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Moya (MID)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
6
7.Philipp Gerlach (MID)
6
8.Oleg Taylor (MID)
6
9.Rainer Vogel (ATT)
6
10.Carlos Achard (ATT)
7
11.Rio Wetherall (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
6
13.Eddie Lampard (GK)
6
14.Martin Merino (DEF)
6

1.Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
7
2.Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
3.Isaiah Godber (DEF)
6
4.Marc Croft (DEF)
6
5.Bill Burgess (MID)
7
6.Norman Izzet (MID)
7
7.Carl Mustoe (MID)
7
8.Steven Lloyd (MID)
6
9.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
10.Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Omer Cort (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Lars Lindner (GK)yellow card
5
13.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
14.Dean Owen (ATT)
6