Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 15,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town kick off!
4.40
0-0Huddersfield Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.19
0-0Sabri Douchez threads the ball through to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco goes all the way! Tomás Risco tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Renzo Giampieretti.
9.22
0-1Graham Jackson decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Jackson passes the ball forward to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher goes all the way! Ledley Thatcher tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.25
0-1Andre Heesakkers catches Tim Duberry on the ankles. Andre Heesakkers is warned by the referee! Tim Duberry runs off the knock.
14.48
0-1Miguel Figueroa clumsily knocks into Tim Duberry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Duberry runs off the knock.
16.24
Nicolas Da Silva makes a simple pass to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher plays a perfect one-two with Tomás Risco and rushes in on goal... Ledley Thatcher tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.08
0-2Andre Heesakkers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Da Silva. Nicolas Da Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Makin.
28.02
Richard Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Thatcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Thatcher runs off the knock.
30.58
0-2Adam Waters threads the ball through to Richard Maddison. Richard Maddison passes the ball forward to Tim Duberry. Tim Duberry goes all the way! Tim Duberry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.12
Sabri Douchez chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco goes all the way! Tomás Risco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Renzo Giampieretti!
39.28
Richard Thomson sees space and advances. Richard Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Duberry. Tim Duberry goes all the way! Tim Duberry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Graham Mustoe easily smothers it!
40.44
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.49
Sabri Douchez takes it forward alone. Sabri Douchez whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco heads the ball goalwards. Renzo Giampieretti manages to gather it comfortably.
44.42
Nick Platt comes in with a late challenge on Ismael Özalan. Nick Platt is warned by the referee! Ismael Özalan stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
47.08
Neil Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Maddison. Richard Maddison flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Duberry. Tim Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Graham Mustoe!
51.55
Nicolas Da Silva kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher goes all the way! Ledley Thatcher shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.33
Ismael Özalan makes a probing pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Tomás Risco and rushes in on goal... Scott Thirlwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.12
Richard Maddison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Duberry. Tim Duberry tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Graham Mustoe!
60.57
0-2Miguel Figueroa makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Figueroa sees space and advances. Miguel Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomás Risco but he's offside!
66.31
Ismael Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomás Risco but he's offside!
78.55
Sabri Douchez sees a break and surges forward. Sabri Douchez lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Renzo Giampieretti easily picks it out of the air!
79.42
Graham Jackson makes a probing pass to Nicolas Da Silva. Nicolas Da Silva knocks the ball forward to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Renzo Giampieretti.
84.25
0-2Luke Makin clumsily knocks into Ledley Thatcher. Luke Makin is given a warning by the referee! Ledley Thatcher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.55
Nicolas Da Silva knocks the ball forward to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Renzo Giampieretti.
90.00
Graham Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Özalan. Ismael Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
31.9%
44.7%
23.4%
Scorers
| Ledley Thatcher 9, 16 |