Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     ArsenalArsenal
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Luke Kerr Luke Kerr
Barry DijkstraB. Dijkstra63
G
1
G
65Noel HenryN. Henry
Dennis JeffersD. Jeffers62
D
2
D
51Sjaak WilnisS. Wilnis
Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes58
D
3
D
63Jacob MossJ. Moss
Bill DaviesB. Davies53
D
captain4captain
D
40Gilles JamesG. James
Jamie GowerJ. Gower68
M
5
M
60Kevin BrightonK. Brighton
Jorge MoreiraJ. Moreira62
M
6
M
58Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky
Tony LecocqT. Lecocq61
M
7
M
55Spencer PriorS. Prior
Brian GoldbergB. Goldberg58
M
8
M
50Lee HaynesL. Haynes
Luke GrondinL. Grondin52
M
9
A
66Spencer BarmbyS. Barmby
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell68
A
10
A
61Ugo ParkerU. Parker
David FowlerD. Fowler64
A
11
A
64Leon PattersonL. Patterson
 
Brendan BeresfordB. Beresford61
A
12
M
59Said MonteiroS. Monteiro
Eddie MayE. May58
G
13
G
56Jose Del SolJ. Del Sol
Tiago JardimT. Jardim56
A
14
D
45Dale TilerD. Tiler
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,097 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Coppinger.


0.00
The first half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
2.49
Stuart Mcinnes hits a low pass to Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira threads the ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
3.23
Jacob Moss sees Luke Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Barry Dijkstra.
4.46
Corner kick to Arsenal. Sjaak Wilnis plays it to the far post. Barry Dijkstra drops low and scoops up the ball.
6.47
Luke Konchesky sees Ugo Parker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Parker tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Barry Dijkstra.
7.28
Corner kick to Arsenal. Lee Haynes plays it to the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gilles James provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
8.59
With some swift thinking, Jorge Moreira plays the ball forward to David Fowler. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.26
Spencer Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby runs straight at the defence! Spencer Barmby muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.12
Kevin Brighton threads the ball through to Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
12.18
Jacob Moss makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Moss threads the ball through to Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
18.51
Luke Konchesky passes the ball forward to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Haynes. Lee Haynes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.10
Brian Goldberg hits a low pass to David Fowler. David Fowler shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.26
Brian Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. David Fowler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.51
Bill Davies gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Spencer Prior flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker makes a convincing header. It's there!! Barry Dijkstra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.06
Dennis Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Lee Haynes. The referee brings Dennis Jeffers to one side and gives him a warning! Lee Haynes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Brian Goldberg threads the ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sjaak Wilnis.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the second half underway!
51.29
Stuart Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Tony Lecocq. Tony Lecocq knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Gower. Jamie Gower whips in a cross ball towards David Fowler. David Fowler makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
53.38
Kevin Brighton catches Luke Grondin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luke Grondin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.38
Luke Konchesky hacks Luke Grondin from behind! The referee calls over Luke Konchesky and shows him a yellow card! Luke Grondin runs off the knock.
57.38
Gilles James passes the ball forward to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby makes a simple pass to Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
59.38
Jamie Gower advances with the ball. Jamie Gower whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
60.58
Gilles James launches a long ball forward into the other half. Kevin Brighton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
61.01
Jacob Moss plays the ball forward to Spencer Prior. Spencer Prior takes it forward alone. Spencer Prior knocks the ball forward to Ugo Parker but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.18
Tony Lecocq makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Fowler. David Fowler edges inside the box! David Fowler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Noel Henry reads it well. He makes it look easy!
66.55
Stuart Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Jacob Moss. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Moss runs off the knock.
69.53
Scott Thirlwell makes a simple pass to David Fowler. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.34
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Brendan Beresford replacing Jamie Gower and Eddie May replacing Luke Grondin and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.03
Gilles James flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brighton. Kevin Brighton decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Brighton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.54
Ugo Parker flicks a high pass forward. Leon Patterson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Patterson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Spencer Prior through on goal. Dennis Jeffers clumsily knocks into Spencer Prior. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
87.52
Spencer Prior threads a neat ball through to Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Tony Lecocq makes a probing pass to David Fowler. David Fowler shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

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

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.2%
45%
23.8%

Scorers
Scott Thirlwell 70
Lee Haynes 19
Ugo Parker 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Parker of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Barry Dijkstra (GK)
7
2.Dennis Jeffers (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Mcinnes (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Bill Davies (DEF)
6
5.Jamie Gower (MID)
6
6.Jorge Moreira (MID)
6
7.Tony Lecocq (MID)
6
8.Brian Goldberg (MID)
6
9.Luke Grondin (MID)
6
10.Scott Thirlwell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.David Fowler (ATT)
7
 
12.Brendan Beresford (ATT)
6
13.Eddie May (GK)
6
14.Tiago Jardim (ATT)
0

1.Noel Henry (GK)
6
2.Sjaak Wilnis (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Moss (DEF)
7
4.Gilles James (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Brighton (MID)yellow card
6
6.Luke Konchesky (MID)yellow card
6
7.Spencer Prior (MID)
7
8.Lee Haynes (MID)goal scored
8
9.Spencer Barmby (ATT)
8
10.Ugo Parker (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Leon Patterson (ATT)
6
 
12.Said Monteiro (MID)
0
13.Jose Del Sol (GK)
0
14.Dale Tiler (DEF)
0