Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Luke KerrLuke Kerr Si Williams Si Williams
Ivan HoweyI. Howey79
G
1
G
73Joel KolkJ. Kolk
Andy MckayA. Mckay79
D
2
D
72Mick DublinM. Dublin
Hermann HaraldurH. Haraldur76
D
3
D
70Ronnie ChristieR. Christie
Sveinn KjartanssonS. Kjartansson74
D
4
D
73Leon MendoncaL. Mendonca
Nicholas CraddockN. Craddock70
D
5
D
72Alex SbrizzoA. Sbrizzo
Tony JobsonT. Jobson88
M
6captain
M
80Peter FentonP. Fenton
Ben GreeningB. Greening77
M
7
M
85Stanislas GousséS. Goussé
Farid SalhiF. Salhi79
A
captain8
A
72David LindemannD. Lindemann
Gilles CotteeG. Cottee76
A
9
A
73Luke VassellL. Vassell
Rainer JahnR. Jahn75
A
10
A
68Carlton WrightC. Wright
Steve SalakoS. Salako74
A
11
A
72Reginald ForgeR. Forge
 
Glynn BrambleG. Bramble65
A
12
D
72Ashley PattersonA. Patterson
Sylvain ThatcherS. Thatcher52
D
13
M
71John PlattJ. Platt
Daniel SuarezD. Suarez45
G
14
A
68John CarragherJ. Carragher

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 19,326 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.


0.00
Arsenal kick off the first half!
6.49
Ben Greening hacks Ronnie Christie from behind! Ben Greening is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Christie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.21
Nicholas Craddock knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Greening. Ben Greening hits a low pass to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee knocks the ball forward to Rainer Jahn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.25
Tony Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
15.53
Hermann Haraldur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Salako. Steve Salako flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Cottee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Cottee plays a one-two with Rainer Jahn and rushes in on goal... Gilles Cottee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.49
Steve Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi rushes past Mick Dublin! Farid Salhi cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
27.06
Peter Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Stanislas Goussé who brings the ball under control. Stanislas Goussé lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ivan Howey!
28.08
Peter Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Luke Vassell controls it well on his chest. Luke Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Stanislas Goussé and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luke Vassell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.54
With great vision, Stanislas Goussé plays the ball forward to Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ivan Howey.
40.21
David Lindemann takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ivan Howey drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
Ben Greening hits a low pass to Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi shoots from distance but Joel Kolk is on top of his game. Excellent save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
47.19
Luke Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball towards David Lindemann. David Lindemann heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.44
Leon Mendonca hits a low pass to Stanislas Goussé. Stanislas Goussé flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright controls it well on his chest. Carlton Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.40
Sveinn Kjartansson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sveinn Kjartansson kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Greening. Ben Greening shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Joel Kolk. Excellent save.
51.03
Peter Fenton makes a probing pass to Reginald Forge. Reginald Forge threads a neat ball through to David Lindemann. David Lindemann shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
60.18
Hermann Haraldur kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.28
Stanislas Goussé comes in with a late challenge on Ben Greening. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ben Greening grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.24
Ben Greening catches Leon Mendonca on the ankles. Ben Greening is warned by the referee! Leon Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.47
Sveinn Kjartansson threads a neat ball through to Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.25
Hermann Haraldur threads the ball through to Ben Greening. Ben Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Salako. Steve Salako gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.13
Hermann Haraldur advances with the ball. Hermann Haraldur flicks a high pass forward to Tony Jobson who brings the ball under control. Tony Jobson plays a one-two with Steve Salako and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Tony Jobson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
79.46
Stanislas Goussé surges forward with the ball. Stanislas Goussé finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ivan Howey.
83.33
Nicholas Craddock sees Ben Greening in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Greening passes the ball forward but Farid Salhi is offside!
87.50
Peter Fenton passes the ball forward to David Lindemann. David Lindemann cuts inside the box! David Lindemann rockets a shot on goal but Ivan Howey is on top of his game. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%

Scorers
Gilles Cottee 16
Farid Salhi 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Farid Salhi of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Howey (GK)
9
2.Andy Mckay (DEF)
6
3.Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
7
4.Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF)
7
5.Nicholas Craddock (DEF)
7
6.Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7.Ben Greening (MID)yellow card
6
8.Farid Salhi (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Gilles Cottee (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rainer Jahn (ATT)
6
11.Steve Salako (ATT)
7
 
12.Glynn Bramble (ATT)
0
13.Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
0
14.Daniel Suarez (GK)
0

1.Joel Kolk (GK)
7
2.Mick Dublin (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Christie (DEF)
7
4.Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6.Peter Fenton (MID)
7
7.Stanislas Goussé (MID)yellow card
7
8.David Lindemann (ATT)
7
9.Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
10.Carlton Wright (ATT)
6
11.Reginald Forge (ATT)
6
 
12.Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13.John Platt (MID)
0
14.John Carragher (ATT)
0