Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Notts County. A crowd of 18,907 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Notts County kick off!
2.20
0-0Steffen Nielsen makes a simple pass to Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
3.04
0-0Miguel Figueroa advances with the ball. Miguel Figueroa makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Figueroa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.58
Nicolas Da Silva makes a probing pass to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco whips in a cross ball towards Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell powers a header at goal. Robert Carragher manages to gather it comfortably.
9.44
0-0Steffen Nielsen passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leandro Peralta but he's offside!
14.34
0-0Ismael Özalan advances with the ball. Ismael Özalan goes all the way! Ismael Özalan rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
20.03
Ismael Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.52
0-1Steffen Nielsen surges forward with the ball. Steffen Nielsen makes a probing pass to Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.18
Fouzi El Brazi surges forward with the ball. Fouzi El Brazi kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.35
Fouzi El Brazi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari threads the ball through to Leandro Peralta but he's offside!
40.35
Yuri Kanchelskis kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta goes all the way! Leandro Peralta rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.54
Dennis Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari goes all the way! Gonzalo Carbonari rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Graham Mustoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Sotiris Devitsakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Peralta but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
47.17
Ismael Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco plays a perfect one-two with Ledley Thatcher and rushes in on goal... Tomás Risco shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Robert Carragher easily smothers it!
48.54
Steffen Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.28
0-2Igor Tudor clumsily knocks into Tomás Risco. Igor Tudor is warned by the referee! Tomás Risco stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.14
Andre Heesakkers kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Matthews. Dennis Matthews kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco but the linesman indicates offside!
59.42
Steinar Bragstad chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters powers a header at goal but somehow Graham Mustoe manages to keep it out.
60.35
Ismael Özalan makes a beautiful solo run. Ismael Özalan finds some space and shoots from distance but Robert Carragher is on top of it.
66.21
Yuri Kanchelskis knocks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
67.07
Yuri Kanchelskis advances with the ball. Yuri Kanchelskis whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Graham Mustoe is on top of it.
69.29
Ismael Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco goes all the way! Tomás Risco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.05
Andre Heesakkers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Da Silva. Nicolas Da Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell shoots from distance but Robert Carragher is on top of it.
77.12
Yuri Kanchelskis makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Heesakkers.
84.45
Ismael Özalan makes a probing pass to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco goes all the way! Tomás Risco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%
Scorers