Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Hull City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Hull City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.41
0-0Luke Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Dado Debec. Dado Debec sees a break and surges forward. Dado Debec whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Mark Addo.
6.25
0-0Gilles Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kai Miyazaki.
8.27
Andy Dickov makes a simple pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.47
0-0Adam Hurst sees space and advances. Adam Hurst shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.15
0-0Dado Debec catches Neil Carrick on the ankles. The referee calls over Dado Debec and warns him to calm down! Neil Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.41
Dado Debec threads the ball through to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Magnenat.
26.33
Adam Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Hendrie. Anthony Hendrie shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.51
Andy Dickov makes a simple pass to Dado Debec. Dado Debec chips the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.06
Peter Montalvo decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Montalvo chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
42.30
Neil Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Hendrie. Anthony Hendrie powers a header at goal but Jonathan Stewart is on top of it.
44.06
Anthony Nappi passes the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mark Addo!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
47.01
Neil Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.55
Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman powers a header at goal. Mark Addo easily picks it out of the air!
55.41
Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.53
Luke Salako knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.18
Mohammed Adeshina makes a beautiful solo run. Mohammed Adeshina plays a perfect one-two with Harvey McManaman and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Adeshina takes a shot at goal. Mark Addo easily smothers it.
71.53
0-0Kai Miyazaki catches Eddie Mike on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Mike runs off the knock.
85.29
Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.09
Dado Debec advances with the ball. Dado Debec shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
Anthony Nappi hacks David Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Anthony Nappi and warns him to calm down! David Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!