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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play AC Monza in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,406 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off the first half!
2.44
0-1Johannes Gstöttner chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Lobmeyr. Florian Lobmeyr flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi goes all the way! Eddy De Franceschi tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.40
0-1Florian Lobmeyr decides to run forward with the ball. Florian Lobmeyr finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.45
Anthony Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.12
1-1Arsenal are easily keeping AC Monza at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.03
1-1Luís Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.06
Anthony Nappi threads the ball through to Danny Potts. Danny Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.15
Anthony Nappi makes a simple pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.50
Johannes Gstöttner makes a probing pass to Salvatore Keown. Salvatore Keown makes a probing pass to Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi shoots from long range but it flies wide!
42.38
1-1Máximo Castroman hacks Danny Potts from behind! The referee calls over Máximo Castroman and warns him to calm down! Danny Potts runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
AC Monza kick off!
47.42
1-1Florian Lobmeyr makes a simple pass to Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi passes the ball forward but Benito Balli is offside!
51.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
53.55
Luís Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Danny Potts. Danny Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.27
Vittorio Battaglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Keown. Salvatore Keown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benito Balli. Benito Balli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.59
1-1Vittorio Battaglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Balli. Benito Balli passes the ball forward to Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it!
71.44
Florian Lobmeyr passes the ball forward to Benito Balli. Benito Balli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.53
Luís Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.40
Thomas Wieczorek threads the ball through to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vittorio Battaglia.
79.31
Mervin Wise takes it forward alone. Mervin Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Potts. Danny Potts plays a perfect one-two with Terry Bridges and rushes in on goal... Danny Potts takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.51
Anthony Nappi surges forward with the ball. Anthony Nappi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.03
Anthony Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Potts. Danny Potts shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.52
Johannes Gstöttner makes a beautiful solo run. Johannes Gstöttner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff shoots from long range but somehow Jonathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
90.00
Florian Lobmeyr flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff goes all the way! Simon Bischoff rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
28%
44%
28%
Scorers