Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Liverpool get the match underway!
3.35
0-0Andre Heesakkers flicks the ball to his team mate, Sabri Douchez. Sabri Douchez chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Tomás Risco and rushes in on goal... Scott Thirlwell tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.01
1-0Andre Heesakkers makes a probing pass to Sabri Douchez. Sabri Douchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco goes all the way! Tomás Risco shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.34
Rio King kicks a strong pass forward to Chaabane Bourakba. Chaabane Bourakba makes a probing pass to George Monk. George Monk shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.14
1-0Chaabane Bourakba makes a simple pass to Jason Young. Jason Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Graham Mustoe.
12.51
Sabri Douchez passes the ball forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Edward Mowbray had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
15.52
2-0Ismael Özalan brings the ball forward. Ismael Özalan threads the ball through to Ledley Thatcher but he's offside!
16.27
2-0Chaabane Bourakba threads the ball through to Jason Young. Jason Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.15
Gianluca Ruscitti surges forward with the ball. Gianluca Ruscitti makes a probing pass to Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri goes all the way! Edward Cadamarteri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.56
Nicolas Da Silva knocks the ball forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.23
Emile Beckham makes a simple pass to Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.19
Sabri Douchez threads the ball through to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher threads the ball through to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.45
Emile Beckham passes the ball forward to Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards George Monk. George Monk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Emile Beckham passes the ball forward to George Monk. George Monk passes the ball forward to Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Graham Mustoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
47.42
Ismael Özalan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Ledley Thatcher and rushes in on goal... Scott Thirlwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Edward Mowbray manages to gather it comfortably.
48.15
Mourad Murati threads the ball through to Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Young. Jason Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Jason Young scores for Liverpool!!
54.22
Rio King surges forward with the ball. Rio King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Young. Jason Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Graham Mustoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.45
Emile Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.58
Marcel Kaiser knocks the ball forward to George Monk. George Monk kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Graham Mustoe manages to gather it comfortably.
66.04
Gianluca Ruscitti hits it upfield. George Monk whips in a cross ball towards Edward Cadamarteri. Edward Cadamarteri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
67.19
Mourad Murati knocks the ball to his team mate, Chaabane Bourakba. Chaabane Bourakba passes the ball forward to George Monk. George Monk goes all the way! George Monk takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
77.28
Ismael Özalan makes a probing pass to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher shoots from 25 yards. Edward Mowbray easily smothers it.
83.38
Chaabane Bourakba makes a beautiful solo run. Chaabane Bourakba knocks the ball to his team mate, George Monk. George Monk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.51
Ismael Özalan makes a simple pass to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
29.9%
43.7%
26.4%
Scorers
| Tomás Risco 6, 13 | Edward Cadamarteri 34, 45 Jason Young 48, 54 |