Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Manchester CityManchester City
James HayesJames Hayes Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas HerreraN. Herrera70
G
1
G
66Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Luis FariaL. Faria71
D
2
D
64Adrian PattersonA. Patterson
Julian ReyesJ. Reyes72
D
3
D
58Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca
Gavin MacleanG. Maclean74
D
4
D
57Dave ThatcherD. Thatcher
Adolfo GutierrezA. Gutierrez70
M
5
M
68Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne75
M
6captain
M
67Gary McStayG. McStay
Eben GargoE. Gargo84
M
captain7
M
67Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua
Mateus PeladoM. Pelado72
M
8
M
67Jamie Le SauxJ. Le Saux
Demetrio CaputoD. Caputo70
A
9
A
65Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie73
A
10
A
65Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Neil MccallN. Mccall72
A
11
A
60Mick LoweM. Lowe
 
Loic LachuerL. Lachuer70
D
12
M
63Ugo DuberryU. Duberry
Ronnie TilerR. Tiler75
M
13
A
60Dean JosephD. Joseph
Rafael CamposR. Campos72
A
14
A
54Aaron SmithA. Smith

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 13,163 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.


0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.33
Gavin Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Eben Gargo who takes it down. Eben Gargo advances with the ball. Eben Gargo shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.33
Julian Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie connects with a diving header. Gavin Elliott didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.32
Gary McStay makes a probing pass to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.18
Sylvain Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.27
Stuart Strachan passes the ball forward to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.16
Gavin Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Gutierrez controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Mateus Pelado. Mateus Pelado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
18.39
Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward. Del Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Del Konchesky plays the ball forward to Mick Lowe who has made a great run into the box. Julian Reyes catches Mick Lowe on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
24.47
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.03
Julian Reyes makes a probing pass to Luis Faria. Luis Faria threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Thatcher.
32.01
Brian Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
33.34
Luis Faria sees space and advances. Luis Faria threads the ball through to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo shoots from long range but Gavin Elliott is on top of it.
38.07
Gavin Maclean hits a low pass to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.09
Brian Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Demetrio Caputo. Brian Lua-Lua is shown the yellow card! Demetrio Caputo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.48
Adrian Patterson runs forward with the ball. With great vision, Adrian Patterson plays the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
47.41
Adolfo Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie sees Demetrio Caputo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Demetrio Caputo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
48.35
Dave Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Neil Ritchie. Dave Thatcher is shown the yellow card! Neil Ritchie runs off the knock.
53.48
Luis Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Reyes. Julian Reyes threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.01
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Julian Reyes, Ronnie Tiler replacing Sylvain Gascoigne and Rafael Campos replacing Neil Mccall .
66.47
Gavin Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.48
Brian Lua-Lua hacks Adolfo Gutierrez from behind! The referee brings Brian Lua-Lua to one side and gives him a warning! Adolfo Gutierrez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.15
Luis Faria knocks the ball forward to Mateus Pelado. Mateus Pelado passes the ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Tiler. With a superhuman jump, Ronnie Tiler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
71.21
Brian Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
72.25
Mateus Pelado kicks a strong pass forward to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.54
Luis Faria passes the ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo advances with the ball. Eben Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
83.41
Neil Ritchie catches Anthony Mendonca on the ankles. Neil Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.55
Dave Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Loic Lachuer.
85.10
Loic Lachuer hits a low pass to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Pelado controls it well on his chest. Mateus Pelado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Patterson.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Manchester City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%

Scorers
Rafael Campos 72
Neil Ritchie 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Campos of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Herrera (GK)
6
2.Luis Faria (DEF)
7
3.Julian Reyes (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
7
5.Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
6.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Eben Gargo (MID)
8
8.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9.Demetrio Caputo (ATT)
7
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
6
13.Ronnie Tiler (MID)
6
14.Rafael Campos (ATT)goal scored
9

1.Gavin Elliott (GK)
7
2.Adrian Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Dave Thatcher (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Stuart Strachan (MID)
6
6.Gary McStay (MID)
6
7.Brian Lua-Lua (MID)yellow card
5
8.Jamie Le Saux (MID)
6
9.Del Konchesky (ATT)
6
10.Leonardo Verges (ATT)
6
11.Mick Lowe (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Duberry (MID)
0
13.Dean Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Aaron Smith (ATT)
0