Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Everton. A crowd of 13,967 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off!
2.46
0-0Rafael Campos clumsily knocks into Dale Drake. The referee brings Rafael Campos to one side and gives him a warning! Dale Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.11
0-1Craig Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Everton!
6.44
0-1Dale Drake brings the ball forward. Dale Drake puts a great ball through. Jody Benjamin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.24
0-1Eben Gargo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.44
0-1Eben Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne skips past Alan Thomson! Sylvain Gascoigne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Mark Grella!
10.37
Gary Souness surges forward with the ball. Gary Souness makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jody Benjamin. Some good footwork from Jody Benjamin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.23
Gary Souness knocks the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.16
0-3Gavin Maclean catches Nikolas Streich on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Nikolas Streich carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.06
Guillermo Aguilar receives the ball from a throw-in from Dale Drake. Guillermo Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin passes the ball forward but Markus Kistner is offside!
30.47
Gary Souness flicks a high ball forward to Dale Drake who takes it down. Dale Drake plays a one-two with Nikolas Streich and rushes in on goal... Dale Drake looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
38.19
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Alan Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell sees Markus Kistner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Kistner threads a neat ball through to Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
53.21
Gary Souness threads the ball through to Nikolas Streich. Nikolas Streich flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Drake. Dale Drake muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Albert Pirri.
54.55
Mateus Pelado hits a low pass to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne shoots from distance. Solid save from Mark Grella. What a great pair of hands!
55.25
Sylvain Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Mccall and advances towards the goal... Neil Ritchie tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Mark Grella effortlessly smothers it!
57.37
0-4Julian Reyes knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Ian Duberry!
59.22
Craig Campbell makes a probing pass to Ian Duberry. Ian Duberry passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Drake. Dale Drake connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Albert Pirri with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
61.22
0-5Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Luis Faria and Demetrio Caputo replacing Neil Mccall .Everton have made 3 substitutions with Thierry Gilchrist replacing Ian Duberry, Lee Wainwright replacing Craig Campbell and Jorge Fernandes replacing Nikolas Streich .
67.04
Gavin Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Gutierrez. Adolfo Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Mark Grella is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
69.33
Alan Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Lee Wainwright who takes it down. Lee Wainwright laces a through ball forward to Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes passes the ball forward but Guillermo Aguilar is offside!
73.38
0-5Mateus Pelado knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Gutierrez. Adolfo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Gilchrist.
77.46
Arsenal have made a substitution with Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado .
78.50
Eben Gargo catches Guillermo Aguilar on the ankles. The referee warns Eben Gargo to calm down! Guillermo Aguilar runs off the knock.
81.04
Lee Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to Markus Kistner who brings the ball under control. Markus Kistner sees Dale Drake just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dale Drake shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Albert Pirri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.48
Gavin Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos sees Sylvain Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Gascoigne cuts inside the box! Sylvain Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.02
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
35.6%
43.8%
20.5%
Scorers
| Sylvain Gascoigne 84 | Markus Kistner 3 Jody Benjamin 10, 20, 47 Dale Drake 59, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jody Benjamin of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albert Pirri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Maclean (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Adolfo Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eben Gargo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Gascoigne (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Mateus Pelado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Loic Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tim Summerbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Demetrio Caputo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mark Grella (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dale Drake (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Craig Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jody Benjamin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Markus Kistner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nikolas Streich (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Thierry Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lee Wainwright (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |