Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     SunderlandSunderland
Luke KerrLuke Kerr Derek Robson Derek Robson
Noel HenryN. Henry65
G
1
G
57Moritz ThielemannM. Thielemann
Sjaak WilnisS. Wilnis51
D
2
D
52John BurleyJ. Burley
Jacob MossJ. Moss63
D
3captain
D
72Rob SeedorfR. Seedorf
Vincenzo LorenzV. Lorenz64
D
4
D
59Nicholas MercerN. Mercer
Said MonteiroS. Monteiro58
M
5
M
54Martin DittmannM. Dittmann
Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky58
M
6
M
49Steven FletcherS. Fletcher
Spencer PriorS. Prior55
M
7
M
66Trevor KeaneT. Keane
Kevin BrightonK. Brighton60
M
8
M
57Norman RobsonN. Robson
Spencer BarmbyS. Barmby66
A
9
A
72Marc FormonM. Formon
Stanley WardS. Ward58
A
10
A
58Adam HallA. Hall
Leon PattersonL. Patterson64
A
captain11
A
56Richard DaviesR. Davies
 
Ugo ParkerU. Parker60
A
12
M
71James DeanJ. Dean
Jose Del SolJ. Del Sol56
G
13
D
62Matt KeaneM. Keane
Marc GreenM. Green62
D
14
A
50Tommy BeckhamT. Beckham

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,246 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Deane.


0.00
Arsenal get the match underway!
2.06
Leon Patterson catches Rob Seedorf on the ankles. Leon Patterson is given a warning by the referee! Rob Seedorf hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.24
Spencer Prior takes it forward alone. Spencer Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rob Seedorf.
9.03
Said Monteiro hits a low pass to Spencer Prior. Spencer Prior deftly passes the ball to Stanley Ward, releasing him through on goal. Stanley Ward looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.14
John Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Hall. Adam Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Davies. Richard Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sjaak Wilnis.
15.33
Nicholas Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Robson. Norman Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.30
Steven Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane puts a great ball through. Martin Dittmann runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.13
Spencer Prior flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Barmby who brings the ball neatly under control. Spencer Barmby makes a defence splitting pass to Spencer Prior. Spencer Prior strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Moritz Thielemann comfortably smothers it!
20.10
Nicholas Mercer volleys a long ball forward. Marc Formon shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Noel Henry!
26.08
Luke Konchesky changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luke Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.11
Rob Seedorf hits a low pass to Steven Fletcher. Steven Fletcher plays the ball forward to Norman Robson. Norman Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.43
Vincenzo Lorenz hacks Marc Formon from behind! The referee warns Vincenzo Lorenz to calm down! Marc Formon stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Jacob Moss plays the ball forward to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Ward. Stanley Ward finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Moritz Thielemann. What a great pair of hands!
36.57
Vincenzo Lorenz flicks a high pass forward. Said Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Said Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brighton. Kevin Brighton shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
38.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Trevor Keane plays the ball forward to Marc Formon. Marc Formon plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Davies and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marc Formon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Noel Henry had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
45.00
Steven Fletcher makes a probing pass to Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
47.20
John Burley makes a simple pass to Adam Hall. Adam Hall shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
51.29
Sjaak Wilnis knocks the ball forward to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky advances inside the box! Luke Konchesky makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.01
Sjaak Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Prior. Spencer Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.23
Said Monteiro makes a simple pass to Stanley Ward. Stanley Ward shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
65.45
Vincenzo Lorenz threads a neat ball through to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby rushes past Nicholas Mercer! Some silky footwork from Spencer Barmby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.03
Nicholas Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Norman Robson collects the pass. Norman Robson flicks a high pass forward. Steven Fletcher collects the pass. Steven Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.18
John Burley catches Kevin Brighton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Brighton runs off the knock.
71.32
Norman Robson comes in with a late challenge on Sjaak Wilnis. The referee calls over Norman Robson and shows him a yellow card! Sjaak Wilnis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.27
Luke Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
Adam Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Hall. Adam Hall powers a header at goal. Jacob Moss steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
78.48
Spencer Prior flicks a high pass forward. Leon Patterson collects the pass. Leon Patterson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leon Patterson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Moritz Thielemann had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
83.54
Nicholas Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Richard Davies who takes it down. Richard Davies threads a neat ball through to Marc Formon. Marc Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Fletcher. Vincenzo Lorenz barges into Steven Fletcher. Steven Fletcher appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.41
Spencer Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Brighton. Kevin Brighton plays a one-two with Spencer Barmby and rushes in on goal... Kevin Brighton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.26
Trevor Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Hall. Adam Hall shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Noel Henry!
89.13
Martin Dittmann makes an attacking run forward. Martin Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Davies. Richard Davies jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Sunderland
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
25.6%
41.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Stanley Ward 9
Luke Konchesky 51
Leon Patterson 78
Marc Formon 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luke Konchesky of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Noel Henry (GK)
6
2.Sjaak Wilnis (DEF)
7
3.Jacob Moss (DEF)
6
4.Vincenzo Lorenz (DEF)
6
5.Said Monteiro (MID)
7
6.Luke Konchesky (MID)goal scored
9
7.Spencer Prior (MID)
9
8.Kevin Brighton (MID)
6
9.Spencer Barmby (ATT)
6
10.Stanley Ward (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Leon Patterson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ugo Parker (ATT)
0
13.Jose Del Sol (GK)
0
14.Marc Green (DEF)
0

1.Moritz Thielemann (GK)
7
2.John Burley (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Rob Seedorf (DEF)
6
4.Nicholas Mercer (DEF)
6
5.Martin Dittmann (MID)
6
6.Steven Fletcher (MID)
6
7.Trevor Keane (MID)
6
8.Norman Robson (MID)yellow card
5
9.Marc Formon (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Adam Hall (ATT)
6
11.Richard Davies (ATT)
6
 
12.James Dean (MID)
0
13.Matt Keane (DEF)
0
14.Tommy Beckham (ATT)
0