Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Max JennerMax Jenner Computer Player Computer Player
Cyrille BedrossianC. Bedrossian72
G
1
G
69Franck MichelF. Michel
Anthony HenryA. Henry64
D
2captain
D
76Damien DuberryD. Duberry
Isaiah GodberI. Godber63
D
3
D
60George PlowrightG. Plowright
Marc CroftM. Croft61
D
4
D
59Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg
Bill BurgessB. Burgess62
M
5
M
84Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Norman IzzetN. Izzet62
M
captain6
M
76Shaun BurbageS. Burbage
Carl MustoeC. Mustoe65
M
7
M
69Damien CotteeD. Cottee
Steven LloydS. Lloyd60
M
8
M
65Winston LarosW. Laros
Sol WallworkS. Wallwork66
A
9
A
65Eddie WilliamsE. Williams
Luciano ZanchettaL. Zanchetta64
A
10
A
64Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone
Omer CortO. Cort63
A
11
A
63Robbie BoatengR. Boateng
 
Lars LindnerL. Lindner67
G
12
A
62Jordy KansJ. Kans
Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier67
A
13
D
59Paul JessP. Jess
Dean OwenD. Owen67
A
14
A
56Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off the first half!
3.25
Anthony Henry hacks Eddie Williams from behind! Anthony Henry is shown the yellow card! Eddie Williams runs off the knock.
6.45
Norman Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Zanchetta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luciano Zanchetta shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
8.15
Norman Izzet passes the ball forward to Omer Cort. Omer Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luciano Zanchetta!
12.10
Isaiah Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Lloyd. Steven Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Zanchetta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luciano Zanchetta whips in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork makes a deft header. Franck Michel manages to gather it easily.
18.51
Anthony Henry sees Carl Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.32
Marc Croft threads a neat ball through to Steven Lloyd. Steven Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Cort. Omer Cort rushes past Damien Duberry! Omer Cort side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Franck Michel manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.04
Bill Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Sol Wallwork collects the pass. Sol Wallwork shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
33.00
With some swift thinking, Norman Izzet plays the ball forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.52
Francis Defoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone rushes past Isaiah Godber! Nicola Carlo Stellone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.18
Steven Lloyd threads the ball through to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork directs the ball goalwards with his head but Franck Michel reads it well. Great keeping!
38.07
Norman Izzet makes a simple pass to Omer Cort. Omer Cort finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
42.39
Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Boateng collects the pass. Robbie Boateng advances inside the box! Robbie Boateng makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.48
Carl Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Cort. Omer Cort shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
Bill Burgess takes a long throw-in. Norman Izzet passes the ball forward to Omer Cort. Omer Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
47.41
Harvey Goldberg decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Williams controls it well on his chest. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Bedrossian who gathers it comfortably.
48.32
Carl Mustoe flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Zanchetta who brings the ball under control. Luciano Zanchetta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Franck Michel comfortably smothers it!
54.29
Steven Lloyd flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Zanchetta who brings the ball under control. Luciano Zanchetta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.19
Shaun Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Cyrille Bedrossian!
61.26
Carl Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shoots from 25 yards. Franck Michel gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.05
Bill Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork skips past Damien Duberry! Sol Wallwork cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.47
Anthony Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe takes it forward alone. Carl Mustoe shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.10
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Lars Lindner replacing Anthony Henry, Darren Le Tissier replacing Luciano Zanchetta and Dean Owen replacing Omer Cort .
78.16
Norman Izzet plays the ball forward to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.53
Carl Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
90.00
Isaiah Godber plays the ball forward to Carl Mustoe. Seeing a gap ahead, Carl Mustoe picks a pass forward to Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Dean Owen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Middlesbrough
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.1%
28.9%
Play Area
18.4%
47.4%
34.2%

Scorers
Luciano Zanchetta 8
Sol Wallwork 19, 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sol Wallwork of Arsenal

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

1.Franck Michel (GK)
8
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.George Plowright (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
6
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
6
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Eddie Williams (ATT)
6
10.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)
6
11.Robbie Boateng (ATT)
6
 
12.Jordy Kans (ATT)
0
13.Paul Jess (DEF)
0
14.Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0